Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel
Idina Kim Menzel is an American actress and singer...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionStage Actress
Date of Birth30 May 1971
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
life met time
'Rent,' for me, was a significant time in my life because it was my first break. It was my first professional job. I also met my husband in that cast, Taye Diggs.
best child minutes spend time warm
I used to take 40 minutes to warm up before going on stage. If you want to spend time with your child as well as having a career, you have to get up there even if your head's a mess. It's made me more relaxed, and I'm having some of my best shows.
good hours needed nine sound time
I used to be someone that needed nine hours of sleep; otherwise, I didn't think I was going to sound good when I sang, and I was very disciplined and anal about my preparation. When you become a parent, there just isn't that time, you know?
favorite gets goes movies time weekend york
My favorite thing of all time is a New York City weekend when there's a blizzard. Everything gets really quiet, and everyone goes to the movies and the park.
along bar kinds means people speaks time
I set the bar high because I don't want to do just any other show just to keep working. I want to do something special that means something to people and speaks to them. Those kinds of opportunities don't come along all the time!
anybody freak potential shy strong struggle time withhold
I have the potential to be very strong and powerful, sometimes angry, sometimes passionate. I also can be shy and withhold that because I am afraid. I don't want to freak anybody out with my passion... So I struggle with that all the time.
incredible inspired instead music people performing
People have these incredible expectations. So instead of being inspired by, say, Joni Mitchell's music, I look at it and say to myself, 'I'm going to quit - why would I think of writing or performing after listening to that?'
critics opportunity
I think that if you're doing a new musical, you want to have the opportunity to experiment and try things without the whole city of critics looking over your shoulder.
bed concert hit means note otherwise
If I want to tuck my son into bed and read him a story, but that means I have to take a red-eye to get to a concert - which I would never think of doing otherwise - that's just the way it is. Even if I can't hit the note that night, I got to tuck my child in!
owned
The first album I ever owned was 'A Star is Born.'
daughters island jewish
My story is so boring: Long Island Jewish parents take their daughters to Broadway.
focus luck original trying
I'm trying to focus on original material. That is what I've had my luck with.
love work
I would love to work with Matt Damon.
job
I would like to get another job in London or tour there. I miss my friends.