I just worry a lot. I'm a worrier. Michelle and Barack are really dear to me. I mean I love them. And I don't want to see them get hurt. Just the nature of politics is hurtful. So every time they are hurt I get hurt. It's a lot to ask of people and it's a lot to see your friends go through. It's hard not to get emotional.
Broadway is such a diverse community. Everybody knows how I believe and everyone believes and it's not a big deal. But in Hollywood if you talk about politics – especially if you're a Republican – or spirituality it's just not something people want to hear about.
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I was totally absorbed in the real world the politics the history the news and I just couldn't find my way into the fictional world… When I finally could return to writing the novel it was in fits and starts.
