It's not easy being an actor, and having said that, everybody's an actor. Do you know what I mean? Paris Hilton's an actor, which is kind of scary. But if you want to honor your craft and yourself, strive for… — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
The only thing we are as actors are messengers. That's all we are. Correct? We are delivering the playwright's intention through the concept of the director. And I come on stage; if I feel confident in the role, then I… — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
I think that Stevie Nicks is one of the greats. Steve Nicks and Grace Slick and Janis Joplin have the real rock voices, to… — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
I knew when I was a kid that I had a Broadway voice. I wanted to be a rocker, because I grew up in… — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
A show is exhausting when it stinks. It's exhausting when you have to work overtime to make something work. — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
John Doyle just knows how to feed actors, and what comes out of us, good, bad, right, wrong, doesn't matter. There's no fear or… — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
Let me say I was trained at Juilliard. I have a very high standard. I expect everybody around me to work equally as hard… — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
A well-rounded performer will listen to all kinds of music. I like classical, Middle Eastern, and rock a lot. — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
New York seems to be thriving, which I'm grateful for. But I would hope that they would figure out how to negotiate the traffic… — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
I'm totally Italian, but I'm not a diva. If you could see the way I'm dressed in daily life, that's not a diva. Appearances… — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
To be nominated was enough, but when I won I the Tony I just felt relief. — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
I wish I could have a recurring role on 'Modern Family'. I think 'Modern Family' is the best comedy on television. It's extremely well… — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
My favorite band was The Band, and nobody compares in my mind with The Band. — Patti LuPone Copy Share Image
