Ballet is quite unnatural on the joints. My body is just worn. My joints are 10 years older than me.

It's very easy to become selfish and narrow-minded and see ballet as the only thing in life, but there's lots more.

You have to be able to cut off from the ballet and relax, or you have anxiety dreams at night, worrying about what you're going to dance the next day, going over every little detail.

Being a mother has made my life complete.

I've achieved everything I've wanted to achieve, so I'm not scared of failure. I never gave up, however bad the injuries got.

We only open a couple of presents on Christmas morning we're all about the stockings - we even get them for the dogs!

I've always been quite famous for my nose.

A teacher's not going to bother being tough on you for no reason it's when they're not paying you attention that you should worry.

For me, in my life, dyslexia has been a little bit of a blessing. It helped me find my strength and directed me towards what I really wanted to do.

For every dancer, no matter how amazing your career, there's more to life than ballet. Being adored by your audience, it's only part of the story.

Dance is a great way to express yourself.

Never stop screaming, playing and laughing, it's part of our childhood wich will always be with us.

But what I mean is, lots of time you don't know what interests you most till you start talking about something that doesn't interest you most.

Men naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.

Go outsideamidst the simple beauty of natureand know that as long as places like this exist, there will be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be.

One of the big things I miss about New York is not my friends so much; it's Shake Shack, the burger place. I miss Shake Shack.

I used to be so young, how did I get so old?

How strange that the young should always think the world is against them - when in fact that is the only time it is for them.

I'm not a big wine guy. And bars, I never go to bars anymore. It's such a drag, man.

More and more students are playing it safe and not taking any risks. You might not succeed, but that's just part of the game.

The drawings that interest me most are made with closed eyes. With eyes closed, I feel my hand slide down on the paper. I have an image in mind, but the results always surprise me.