In 1977, hip-hop literally wasn't outside the boroughs. But I was profoundly aware of the city through films like Saturday Night Fever, The French Connection, and Network. I had a friend who visited New York, and I asked him what it was like. He said, "Oh, it's great. Just wear a coat and don't look anyone in the eye."

I think dance in any culture, in any form, is a true leveler.

If Paris is a city of lights, Sydney is the city of fireworks.

The race is long but in the end it is only with YOURSELF.

I feel a kinship with anyone who feels that their road, their life or who they really are is not good enough. I really relate to that.

Ultimately, you have to pursue your own path, not someone's idea of the right path. You need to stay on your path.

Don't waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself