Sean

Harry Connick Jr.: "I've been here a few days and they've really made me feel welcome. Sean Hayes has open-mouthed kissed me, so I feel quite relaxed."

Megan

Max Mutchnick: "Megan is a world-class comedian who's got timing that's pure genius."

Molly Shannon (on being on Will & Grace): "It was the best. At SNL you have to write your own sketches, so it was fun to just act. And Megan Mullally is hilarious."

David Kohan (on casting Karen): "Megan was the only one we wanted."

Macauly Culkin: "Yeah, it was a blast on Will & Grace. And I got to do most of my scenes with Megan Mullally, so I mean, that alone was just awesome! I was just hooked from the first day, you know? Even from the table read, I was just hooked! I just had so much fun, and they, like, really let me in there -- they let me play around. It was a great experience."

John Cleese: "Sometimes you meet someone that you just sort of enjoy working with and Megan's that."

Sean & Megan

Max Mutchnick: "Sean and Megan don't take life that seriously. There is a joie de vivre that comes with their playing these roles. They don't overthink what they're doing, and as a result, they do outrageous stuff."

Gregory Hines (on the 2000 Emmy wins): "I was so happy for Sean and Megan."

John Edwards: "I've been asked to guest star on a lot of shows, but I usually say no. For one thing, I can't act! And I also don't want to risk jeopardizing the integrity of the work I do. People would be like, "What, does he wanna be an actor now?!" But I'm a fan of Will & Grace. The scenario is that Karen's interested in marrying again, but she's having dreams about Stan. So I'm at a local bookstore signing books and she asks me to read her on the spot — and I say I can't do it, as I would in any bookstore! It's inappropriate to switch it on like 'Ba-boom!' when there's 1,000 people waiting in line to get their books signed. She has a great line when I say no to her. Megan Mullally and Sean Hayes are hilarious. It was awesome."

Cast

Max Mutchnick: "When we found Eric, then Sean, then Megan, then Debra. I knew, oh God, we had the cast that would make this work, and it was up to us to write words that would provide what they need to be great."

Shelly Morrison describing the cast:
Eric: "Classy."
Debra: "Vivacious."
Sean: "My puppy, my precious!"
Megan: "Incredibly talented."

Shelley Morrison on the fighting scenes with Megan: "That's why we have rehearsals, so we can get it out of our systems. Megan is wonderful, they all are. We laugh a LOT at work. But when it comes time to do the show, there is enormous concentration."

Camryn Manheim: "If you ever get the chance to go over and watch those tapings, do it. They have so much fun. They're amazing. Boy, do I have respect for them. I'm a huge fan, but I'm also a good friend of Debra Messing's. I was at her wedding and all the people from Will & Grace were there. I kissed their ass and asked for them to put me on the show and they did."

The show

Barry Manilow: "It's my favourite show on the air. Ever since Laverne & Shirley went off the air, there has been nothing to watch until Will & Grace came on. It's my favourite show on the air."

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