I think that when you write for stars, I think that you have to be very specific about what they do beautifully and let them bring it to life. Jason Robert Brown More Quotes by Jason Robert Brown More Quotes From Jason Robert Brown I don't come from a musical family at all, but I realized early on I was a musician. I started begging for a piano when I was 6 years old. Jason Robert Brown old begging piano family The jury is still out on whether I'm a genius or not. Jason Robert Brown out still jury genius I'm not doubtful that I am doing what I should be doing - writing for theater - and that I'm doing it in a way no one else does it. Whether anyone else is paying attention or anyone else cares, I'm still ambivalent about that. It's still an open question. Jason Robert Brown i-am writing attention way In terms of my religious preference, if a year goes by and I don't have a Seder or I don't light the menorah, I feel a loss. Jason Robert Brown feel year light loss You have to understand the medium you're writing for. People jump into writing musicals without realizing how complicated they are. Knowing one form doesn't necessarily mean you know the other. You have to be comfortable with it. Jason Robert Brown understand you writing people I don't want costumes and makeup between me and the audience - I want more direct communication. There's something for me about being honest on stage, and I'm at my most honest when I'm behind a piano. So I prefer my concert performances. Jason Robert Brown behind me makeup communication