I grew up in Germany for a little while, and all my German friends said that Seattle, weather and energy-wise, is a lot like West Germany. It's true.

I think that there are a lot of elements and events that will make you scared in life and make you not want to sort of show your true self.

I'm the youngest of four, but my closest sibling is 10 years older. I had a lot of imagination. I was running around playing little games by myself. But I never thought I was going to be an actor.

I think that the major message in 'Shrek: The Musical' is be who you want to be. I think that it is about being your true self in this world.

I grew up in Seattle, but I always knew I wanted to leave.

Berlin is like being abroad in Germany. It's German, but not provincial.