Michael Lomenda quotes:

It's kind of hard to believe that 'Sherry,' 'Walk Like a Man,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry' - the big three - belong to the same group that does 'Oh, What a Night' and 'Who Loves You.'

Take the leap. If you love theater more than anything, take the leap. It's so rich if you give over fully to it; there are no halfers or returnsies in this business - if you don't... There's no way to go other than full tilt with your life and job.

I grew up in a town of 5,000, surrounded by cows and oil fields, but there was a lot of opportunity in my tiny little town.

Be the captain of your ship. Breathe and be grateful.

I find myself having rehearsal chats, in my head, for conversations I need to have. Sometimes they are arguments, things I need to get off my chest, award acceptance speeches. Ultimately, it clears my mind, helps me focus my thoughts, and sometimes alleviates the need for the real conversation.

Water finds the easiest path down a mountain.

I find that complete trust and subsequent courage galvanizing and inspiring.

I'm a project guy, but when my list of things to do gets too long or involved, it can stress me out to the point of catatonia. So I focus on the small stuff first and keep the larger picture as motivation - but not so close that it overwhelms.

I'm learning that the times I felt the best about my life and career, I'm most like the water finding that path.

Life is brief. Always act out of love, never fear.

Love. Resoundingly and absolutely.

The times I've been most successful have been the product of hard work and focus, but there's also been an ease and flow to it that's unmistakable.