I know a lot of choreographers prefer to do abstract dance and not be bothered with a story, but even when I'm asked to do classical ballet or a modern piece, I still want to tell a story.

I think, though, the biggest heroes in my life would have been both my mother and father. My father because he was very brave and a kid from the Depression. And my mother, a child from the Depression too, who always remained so lovely her whole life.

It is true that I visualize music and, as I visualize music, I have some sort of story running in my head, all the time.

I always say that you can't be afraid to ask the question. What's the worst that could happen? The answer could be "no" and you go on.

I think theatres will always remain a sacred place where people go for something live and experience things live, which is very different than the experience of film.

I love art and I find myself at the MoMA all the time. Museums are a real refuge for me. I go to a museum for any break that I have, and I'm very inspired by art.

You can't remember what movie you saw two weeks ago, but you can remember what Broadway show you saw two weeks ago and where you ate dinner - everything about it. There's something about live theatre that hits you in the heart.