You see, dancers are quite mature people because they start performing so early. They become professionals when they start to take everyday classes.

I really reject that kind of comparison that says, Oh, he is the best. This is the second best. There is no such thing.

What do dancers think of Fred Astaire? It's no secret. We hate him. He gives us a complex because he's too perfect. His perfection is an absurdity. It's too hard to face.

In opera tradition, when opera die-hard fans, there is a replacement of singer or singer wasn't at his or hers vocal best, doing something, they boo. Especially now that they pay hundreds of dollars for the ticket.

People of art should never get married and have children, because it's a selfish experience.

Just sit and open your eyes and open your heart. It's dance theater.

The Russian people get so insanely close to each other as friends. Their lives are interrelated so much on an everyday basis.