The routine is as much a part of the creative process as the lightening bold of inspiration, maybe more. And this routine is available to everyone.

The first steps of a creative act are like groping in the dark: random and chaotic, feverish and fearful, a lot of busy-ness with no apparent or definable end in sight.

Never worry that rote exercises aimed at developing skills will suffocate creativity. At the same time, it's important to recognize that demonstrating great technique is not the same as being creative.

By making the start of the sequence automatic, they replace doubt and fear with comfort and routine.

Judgment is not my business. Existing is my business.

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.

I have learned over the years that you should never save for two meetings what you can accomplish in one.