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 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 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 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.

Let us embrace the coming year with a living hope for everyday life.

Don't waste your one beautiful life.

Portraying as human the people you hear about on the news doing bad things is dangerous. But it's also necessary and important.

Black is real sensation, even if it is produced by entire absence of light. The sensation of black is distinctly different from the lack of all sensations.

It's no wonder we know how to dress; we've spent centuries in closets.

As his hands moved to his trousers, he saw that she was pulling the bedsheets over her. "Don't," he said, barely recognizing his own voice. Her eyes met his, and he said, "I'll be your blanket".

Whenever we were on a plane, we had a family.

There is a moment, a chip in time, when leaving home is the lesser crime.

Thought control, like birth control, is best undertaken as long as possible before the fact.

Not for one single day Can I discern my way, But this I surely know- Who gives the day Will show the way, So I securely go.