When people meet me in person, they're usually surprised at how petite I am because there's just [an] idea that because I'm black I just look a certain way.
Misty CopelandI just try to approach every opportunity on stage, as if it's my first time and my last time.
Misty CopelandI'm definitely very careful about the things that I want to be a part of, but it's also important for me to get dance out there to more people.
Misty Copeland