I feel like crying because when I heard my name, I just got the joke. I just got it. First and foremost I want to thank God, because there is no way that somebody with my name from South St. Louis, Missouri ends up at Radio City Music Hall holding one of these without some divine intervention. I want to say hello to my daughters, my beautiful daughters, Clara and Maggie, who are my inspiration every night and every day. I love you two so much, and there is no school tomorrow, ok? My parents are here, Norbert and Elaine. Yes, he is the culprit. My best friend Michelle Federer, thank you for making me laugh on the inside again. Elin Flack, my manager, thank you for believing in me from the beginning. My agents, especially Lindsay Porter and Larry Taube, thank you so much.

Thank you to Marty Bell, a truly compassionate producer who has given me another great part. The Old Globe Theatre, a great regional theater, who gave us a home to create this play. Support regional theatre around the country! To the best cast on Broadway, Sherie Scott, my dear, dear friend, my wonderful scene partner and my life friend. Joanna, Greg, Sara Gettlefinger, and John Lithgow. John, I have one of these and I am honored, but you have what I really want, which is the trust and gratitude of every person in this community. I love you so much.