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Chicago is about two women in 1920 Chicago who aimed to become stars. It's brilliantly snarky and satirical, with every single song contributing to its status as a perfect show.

Cheryl Hines shares her experience with improv, stating, "When I started learning how to improvise at the Groundlings, they said, clear your mind. Don't think of anything until you hear what that person next to you says. It's a hard adjustment."

Cheryl Hines discusses the challenges of being in the public eye, saying, "When you start out as an actress, people can be mean. But when Bobby got into politics, it was a different world. Now I realize it's part of the game."

Richie reflects on the unpredictability of life and career, noting that many successful people he knows did not follow a traditional path but found success through unique opportunities and perseverance.

Richie describes his career as a series of unexpected opportunities, suggesting divine guidance rather than a planned path.

The success of a series often leads to more creative freedom in subsequent seasons. Once trust is established with the producers, creators can explore more ambitious storytelling.

I don't like it when people come into the early stages of a broad general entertainment career with specific goals.

Cheryl Hines reflects on the transition from Hollywood to politics, saying, "When Bobby got into politics, it was a different world. At first, I was kind of taking it all on, like, 'That's so hard. I can't believe they said that.' And then now, I'm like you, I realize, oh, it's part of the game."

The entertainment business used to be fun, with the excitement of making great programs, but now it is more fractionated and numbers-driven.

Cheryl Hines on her husband's political journey: "Bobby was questioning the vaccine safety. People were so passionate about it. It was volatile. But I loved his supporters because there were Republicans, Independents, and Democrats coming together."