I don't need to live my art and almost die to understand my heroines. I want to love my sons, live quietly, eat good food, have meaningful friendships in and out of work and have a very large wine collection. — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
Belief is a choice. Not everyone is going to love Jesus. I'm not asking them to. I'm not asking them to come on the… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
I truly believe —particularly in this political climate—I have to make my contribution a hopeful one. I can’t see the world any other way.… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
I can't speak to being a force for change, but I take it and wear it proudly. I'll never deny it or be one… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
Often the most specific stories end up being the most universal. — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
Opera contains music that reflects a culture of poetry and aesthetic. Spirituals are no different. What separates a spiritual for me is that I also happen to love Jesus. When I'm approaching these songs, I'm not approaching them like Mozart. I see my faith and the struggle of my ancestors and of a people seeking freedom beside what these songs… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share
People feel that you'll never be able to recreate the birthplace of a song that has, at its core, the hardship of a people.… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
I pray to be the best thing ever but I also pray that for my colleagues. You're only as good as the person who… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
I read nothing. I watch nothing. I haven't even seen myself in the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics. I don't look back. I… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
I'm not pushing myself forward in denial of the moment. I'm pushing myself forward and enjoying every moment voraciously. I'm thinking about the next… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
Sometimes we depersonalize people who we don't agree with or who we see as targets for hatred. If you think of anything as having… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
I've always hid behind the music despite the fact that I have a huge personality. I'm thrilled that the music is bigger than me… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
The idea of the nightclub and gospel house music is interesting to me; I can't wait to hit that circuit! The Bible says, "Where… — Measha Brueggergosman Copy Share Image
