I understand things that are American, for better or worse.

There's a paradox in the notion that creativity should be a habit. We think of creativity as a way of keeping everything fresh and new, while habit implies routine and repetition. That paradox intrigues me because it occupies the place where creativity and skill rub up against each other.

A young person has to start making decisions for themselves at a much earlier age than an overbearing parent allows one.

I do believe that when dancing is right, the movement possesses a logic common to us all.

Art is running away without ever leaving home.

One clear difference between art and commercial work is that commercial work is exploitive: the work may be high quality but the intention is to sell product or tickets. Art exists with or without ticket sales.

I'm not one who divides music, dance or art into various categories. Either something works, or it doesn't.