When a small child, I thought that success spelled happiness. I was wrong, happiness is like a butterfly which appears and delights us for one brief moment, but soon flits away.

Dancing is my gift and my life... God gave me this gift to bring delight to others. I am haunted by the need to dance. It is the purest expression of every emotion, earthly and spiritual. It is happiness.

To follow without halt, one aim; there is the secret of success. And success? What is it? I do not find it in the applause of the theater; it lies rather in the satisfaction of accomplishment.

Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits.

A true artist should have no secrets. On the stage, you must be able to transmit every emotion to the spectator.

If I can't dance then I'd rather be dead.

God gives talent. Work transforms talent into genius.