I made a good living for a teenager. And I had to learn all different kinds of music - jazz, swing, Motown, pop - and that inspired what kind of music I started to write. Idina Menzel goodinspirejazz Change image and share on social
They're always so serious, the orchestras, you know? It's always a fun contrast of that song and the genre of music. And me. Idina Menzel contrastfungenre Change image and share on social
Things happen for a reason, and in their own time. Idina Menzel happenreasonthing Change image and share on social
Usually I'm pretty myopic. It's hard for me to multi-task, so to speak. If I'm in a show and I'm creating a character, I'm just completely into that. It's really hard for me to do anything else like write music. I have to sort of shut down different sides of my head and just focus. Idina Menzel charactercompletelycreate share on social
Along with enough sleep and taking proper supplements, I steam - in my steam shower. I find it's very healing, more than just your typical 'tea and honey.' Idina Menzel findhealhoney Change image and share on social
I know I'm known for singing some of those high notes, but that's really not what giving someone goosebumps is all about. It's about really trying to find what makes you unique. Idina Menzel findgivegoosebump Change image and share on social
After 'Rent,' I tried to make a record, and it didn't work out, and it was the Broadway community that welcomed me back. It's where I feel the most understood, most at home. Idina Menzel backbroadwaycommunity Change image and share on social
My husband and I grew up with parents who supported our passion, and we're grateful to them for that. It really helps you find your identity when you're younger. It helps you become a really well-rounded person, the more you can show from different perspectives. The arts show us empathy, which is so important. Idina Menzel artempathyfind share on social
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. Idina Menzel blizzardcityfavorite Change image and share on social
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! Idina Menzel bedchildconcert share on social