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Quotes by Tituss Burgess

For me, having walked through Times Square so many times as a broke and starving artist, as a TV star, and now having other hopes and dreams, it just represents possibility and the moment of full circle.

My microphone went out in the 2009 Tony Awards. It was my big moment, and I was so excited to perform and lead the cast; I sang Sit Down, Youre Rockin the Boat. Every actor dreams of standing front and center on the Tony Awards, and I start to sing, and you hear this crackling. I had no idea what to do - were they going to stop a live telecast?

I feel like Ive always had a sordid sense of humor, and its only gotten more twisted as Ive gotten older.

I feel like communication is the same whether youre cooking for someone or singing or writing a song or writing a play or ordering from McDonalds.

I know that I need my coffee in the morning, and I dont want to talk to anybody at the start of my day!

I make amazing fried chicken. The secret is taco seasoning.

So much of what I do is inspired by and for the LGBTQ community and for everyone but, just, being a theater kid and wanting to do stuff that represents us in a positive light.

I feel most at home when Im alone. Thats not sad. Its just I feel closest to source and connection when Im by myself.