Now there is in a way a renaissance of modern dance - suddenly, it is more respected and discovered.
Mikhail BaryshnikovI kind of lost interest in the classical dance. I was very much interested in the modern choreography.
Mikhail BaryshnikovDancers are stripped enough onstage. You don't have to know more about them than they've given you already.
Mikhail BaryshnikovI think art education, especially in this country, which government pretty much ignores, is so important for young people.
Mikhail BaryshnikovPeople of art should never get married and have children, because it's a selfish experience.
Mikhail BaryshnikovPerfection is a theory. You cannot be a perfect human being, perfect artist. You cannot be a perfect husband, you cannot be a perfect father probably and probably I am not. But go through your daily routine with hope you will be a little better in all respects, and do something meaningful
Mikhail Baryshnikov