No one is a plain white room. I hate going into a home that is done to the nines but has nothing do with the homeowner – no knickknacks, no art that has anything to say about the person who lives there. Bryan Batt Read Quote
I grew up in a very celebratory town. We celebrate everything, from life to death and everything in between. So a lot of dramatics come into my aesthetic. And I’m an actor, so that adds more to the dramatic – I don’t mean over-the-top. The main thing is never to be boring. Bryan Batt Read Quote
If you see something that speaks to you and you can swing it, don’t question. I don’t regret anything that I’ve ever bought, only the things that slipped away. Bryan Batt Read Quote
I changed the lyrics of ‘All I Need Is the Girl’ to ‘All I Need Is the Job’ for an audition years ago. It’s a great ice-breaker – people want to laugh. Bryan Batt Read Quote
Any of Bette Midler’s concerts should be required viewing for every actor/performer. She has the audience in the palm of her hands at all times and can switch emotions on a dime: Great singer, great actress, great comedian – fearless. Bryan Batt Read Quote
My favorite song as a boy was definitely ‘Downtown’ recorded by Petula Clark. I still love it! And the original cast recording of ‘Gypsy’; I played my mother’s cast recordings until there was no vinyl left. Bryan Batt Read Quote
We have a costume closet at home. My family will put on a costume for any excuse. Bryan Batt Read Quote
When I’ve ridden in parades, I always throw to the kids, the elderly and anyone who is smiling and having a great time. I try to make eye contact with the person. If you catch a ton and a kid nearby hasn’t caught much, share. Bryan Batt Read Quote
As a rule, I try to avoid the French Quarter because of the crowds, especially Bourbon Street. But hey, some people love it. A great, wild, adult thing to see is the costume competition in front of the bar Oz on Bourbon early morning on Fat Tuesday. Bryan Batt Read Quote
