{"id":1118,"date":"2022-10-30T12:27:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T16:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idina-here.com\/press\/?p=1118"},"modified":"2022-10-30T12:27:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-30T16:27:10","slug":"exclusive-qa-with-idina-menzel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idina-here.com\/press\/exclusive-qa-with-idina-menzel\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive Q&#038;A with Idina Menzel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>You are judging the best performance of The Sound of Music\u2019s \u201cMy Favorite Things.\u201d What are some of your favorite things?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy son Walker is my favorite person in the entire world. Of course, my husband is also very special. I love sushi and going to see movies. Playing tennis is also one\u2013I have a terrific backhand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the three things you do everyday to make yourself feel beautiful?<\/strong><br \/>\nI steal as many kisses as I can from my little boy. I use Dove Daily Treatment Conditioner to help repair the damage I inflict on my hair, and I use Kate Sommerville Daily Moisturizer every morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When did you know you wanted to be a performer?<\/strong><br \/>\nI knew I wanted to be a performer from a very early age \u2013 I used to do little shows in my living room for my family. My grandfather would serve as my M.C. and the space behind the couch served as the \u201cbackstage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>What advice do you have for aspiring performers?<\/strong><br \/>\nTry to be yourself! It\u2019s fine to be inspired by others \u2013 I have lots of inspirations \u2013 but don\u2019t try to mimic. Embrace what makes you individual and special \u2013 it\u2019s what will help you stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there any advice you wish someone had given you when you were a teen?<\/strong><br \/>\nTeasing your bangs really high is not a good look!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your favorite holiday songs?<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019m Jewish so \u201cDreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel\u201d is certainly up there, but I love Christmas music. My favorites are \u201cDo You Hear What I Hear\u201d and \u201cOh Holy Night.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>What was your favorite part of guest-starring on Glee?<\/strong><br \/>\nSinging with Lea Michele!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What can you tell us about your new ABC television pilot?<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019m so excited to be developing this show. It\u2019s loosely based on my life and will have musical elements. I\u2019m keeping my fingers crossed that everything comes together to make it happen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who were your teen idols growing up?<\/strong><br \/>\nBarbra Steisand was an idol growing up and remains one today. I also loved Ralph Maccio\u2013the ultimate Karate Kid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are judging the best performance of The Sound of Music\u2019s \u201cMy Favorite Things.\u201d What are some of your favorite things? My son Walker is my favorite person in the entire world. Of course, my husband is also very special. I love sushi and going to see movies. 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