Neil Patrick Harris

“The theater is reaching as many different demographics as it can now.”

“I think things through a lot, so I probably use my head more than my heart. That probably comes through in my acting.”

“We're blessed on 'How I Met Your Mother' to feel like we're doing a bit of a funny playlet everyday.”

“Mmmmmmmm. Anderson. He's dreamy. Just dreamy. I've been a fan of his since season 1 of 'The Mole.' I just thought he was so cool when he talked in this cool, low, secret-agent voice.”

“So I've done my fair share of theater. I have also been very fortunate in that I've been able to come to New York two or three times a year just to see as many shows as possible. I think the live theater culture here is incredible.”

“I've done plenty of daredeviling - from white-water rafting to bungee jumping. But I think the most fearless was hosting the Emmy Awards. It was overwhelming, and I definitely had to leave fear at the door.”

“I was a big fan of how Johnny Carson hosted awards shows. Dick Cavett, as well, I think did a really great job of providing a nice blend of comedy, wit and class.”

“I'm a nerdy, geeky fan of' Labyrinth' and 'Dark Crystal'.”

“'Smurfs' just seemed like a great way to represent a young father to be, guy in a marriage, work in conflict, and I was really interested in the technical CG side of things. I'd never done a movie that I thought would be so physical and yet so precise. So I was intrigued by all of that.”

“There are so many examples of talented actors working today, no matter how they live their private lives. I'm lucky that people believe me when I'm in character.”

“You just take things as they come.”

“I've got no plans to be a ballet dancer at the moment.”

“My parents own a restaurant in Albuquerque.”

“I do a lot of books on tape for Beverly Cleary, and another 'Smurfs' shout-out for that demographic.”

“I'm shocked at how early everything closes here. But people start earlier. I miss the late nightlife in NYC, but then again I sing and burn so much energy in the show that it's probably good - I get to go home and sleep.”

“I don't know, but I think kids just want to be listened to, so I want to make sure I do that.”

“Rather than ignore those who choose to publish their opinions without actually talking to me, I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love.”

“Tobey's a mellow, cool guy. He's just a good guy. I know that's not the answer you want, and I don't mean that as the political thing to say, but he's a nice guy.”

“I remember thinking that the rest of my life would be solo. I wasn't weepy when I thought that - it was just a realization that I had gone this long being self-sufficient.”

“We're trying to get as many people to become interested in seeing it, but if you like the theater and you're interested in seeing what live theater looks like in New York, you probably already set your DVR. It's gonna be a hard ask to get a bunch of college-basketball fans to tune in for three hours to watch the Tonys.”