Peter Riegert

I did a play in high school, then one in college. My first professional experience was off-off-Broadway. I'm conveniently blocking the title. I'm sure I was terrible.

It never occurs to me that acting with a superstar is something to worry about. I figure the bigger the better because more will be demanded of me.

You rely on a lot of things about learning to play a particular character.

I don't really have time to watch too much, but I like 'Family Guy' and 'Entourage.' I'm also obsessed with the YouTube series 'Balls of Steel.' It's hilarious.

I've never been in a competition before, and I said I'm going to go. I think - I just love to sing.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.