Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

I have not wanted to intimidate audiences. I have not wanted my dancing to be an elitist form. That doesn't mean I haven't wanted it to be excellent.

You have to believe there's something at the other side. And you have to have faith in yourself. You have to think that you have the tools to accomplish it.

This is not a pleasant route for many young people to consider. You have to be either hopelessly passionate, or very stupid.

The great ones never take fundamentals for granted.

Optimism with some experience behind it is much more energizing than plain old experience with a certain degree of cynicism.

The more you know, the better you can imagine.