The content and thematic materials of dance is, of itself, like boxing. You play tennis and baseball. But boxing is not a sport you play: you stand up and do it.

I have the wherewithal to challenge myself for my entire life. That's a great gift.

Skill is how you close the gap between what you can see in your mind's eye and what you can produce; the more skill you have, the more sophisticated and accomplished your ideas can be. With absolute skill comes absolute confidence.

In the future, I will make certain that I commit to projects so there's enough breathing space for me to have an emotional life.

Reading, conversation, environment, culture, heroes, mentors, nature – all are lottery tickets for creativity. Scratch away at them and you’ll find out how big a prize you’ve won.

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

Dancers are allowed, indeed encouraged, to remain children forever.