I was privileged to be able to study a year with Martha Graham, the last year she was teaching.

I don't believe in rushing and saying this is done and over with. That form of rebellion doesn't make sense to me. I've always attempted to familiarize myself with the traditions, and consider that a responsibility of the artist.

I read for growth, firmly believing that what you are today and what you will be in five years depends on two things: the people you meet and the books you read.

Life is about moving, it’s about change. And when things stop doing that they’re dead.

I can't emphasize this idea enough. Getting involved with your collaborator's problems almost always distracts you from your own. That can be tempting. That can be a relief. But it usually leads to disaster.

Men and women are very different athletes, and frankly, I didn't want to deal with the male potential.

Metaphor is the lifeblood of all art.