I don't want to work with someone who's nervous, I want to work with someone who is fearless

I know a lot of choreographers prefer to do abstract dance and not be bothered with a story, but even when I'm asked to do classical ballet or a modern piece, I still want to tell a story.

I tell stories through dance, and I think that's why I'm so attracted to the theatre because even the choreography in theatre moves the plot forward at all times.

I think a woman who is successful is critiqued more harshly than a man is critiqued.

I believe in serendipity, but I also believe there are times when you have to be the one who lines up everything so it can fall into place.

I am a storyteller, and I grew up with a father who told big-fish stories, so storytelling is very much a part of me. It was a part of my family.

I think theatres will always remain a sacred place where people go for something live and experience things live, which is very different than the experience of film.

I'm really happy when I'm immersed in the art of it all - immersed in the music, the dance, the visual. Tapping into joy - it saves you.

I always say that you can't be afraid to ask the question. What's the worst that could happen? The answer could be "no" and you go on.

I would love to direct a play. But I think when people look at me they see music and dancing and singing.

It is true that I visualize music and, as I visualize music, I have some sort of story running in my head, all the time.

People are least aware of others when demonstrating their own power over them.

Follow your fears, behind the wall of your fears lies your dream !.إتبع مخاوفك، وراء جدار مخاوفك يكمن حلمك

No matter what level of your ability you have more potential than you can ever develop in a lifetime.

I've tried to help a lot of young artists get started.

All representations of a thing are inherently abstract.

the conversation whipped gaily around the table like rags in a high wind.

Let us be ashamed of our slowness in thanking God when He gives, and of our quickness in grumbling at Him when He takes away.

Sometimes it's what you don't say that counts.

Diplomacy should always be our first option. Most politicians only talk, not fight. I’ve fought; talking is far better than fighting.

Nothing I can say or devise, and nothing anybody else can say or devise, is going to be perfect.