Eugene O'Neil created an American theater, and Tennessee Williams taught it how to sing.

I think that every year that the New York City Ballet is alive is worthy of celebration. Because otherwise the terrible thing is just that we take it for granted.

The rich live hand-to-mouth too-just on a higher level.

And what would be great numbers in a Broadway show are now on stage of the New York City Ballet.

You can't be a sort of pioneer.

I don't think about taking a risk. I think about how far can I go. How can I make myself. What are the risks I must create.

I think of the New York City Ballet as the Yankees without George Steinbrenner.