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

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 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.

When you got no future, Billy, you got no past - no dreaming to guide you into the future. Gotta have your dreaming of you get lost...

Preserve the spirit of a ‘lost’ age, when time moved slower.

My sister and I truly are best friends.

I have said that each aspect of the novel demands a different quality of the reader. Well, the prophetic aspect demands two qualities: humility and the suspension of the sense of humour.

No matter where you're from, your dreams are valid.

When we are self-conscious, we cannot be wholly aware; we must throw ourselves out first. This throwing ourselves away is the act of creativity.

Nothing is stronger than habit.

Some folks believe that global warming doesn't exist and that the environment doesn't need any help. I tend not to listen to them.

What I am finding now is that my audience is getting younger as I get older, which is a very good thing as you know - you don't want them to get older as you get older.

I have always loved Waffle House. It's been like an oasis in the desert many times late at night after one of my concerts.