I think Twyla [Tharp] has a lot to say. The great thing about Twyla is that she continues to explore.

At the time the quickest way to establish yourself as an American was to throw a little bit of tap into your dance - even when it wasn't called for. But what also helped me was the fact that I was dancing in roles that I had played.

I think Twyla [Tharp] has a lot to say. The great thing about Twyla is that she continues to explore.

When they do let them sustain on screen from head to toe, though, then you know they must think the person is a good dancer.

Things danced on the screen do not look the way they do on the stage. On the stage, dancing is three-dimensional, but a motion picture is two-dimensional.

I may be rancid butter, but I'm on your side of the bread.

She's one of those third year girls who gripe my liver... You know, American college kids. They come over here to take their third year and lap up a little culture... They're officious and dull. They're always making profound observations they've overheard.