In the world of classical ballet there are only a handful of story ballets, so getting a new one is cause for excitement.

Friday night is our date night. We really carve out time for each other.

Treasure the things about you that make you different and unique.

When I grow up I am going to be a ballerina. I will be in Giselle. It will be so much fun being a ballerina.

Surround yourself with people who provide you with support and love and remember to give back as much as you can in return.

Even if I had nothing to do with the Canada Council, I'd be praying for it.

Talent will only take you so far, and it is your ability to feel the music and explore a movement that will bring you the greatest pleasure in dance.

What's a dancer's worst enemy? Sometimes it's age, but sometimes it's the dancer themselves.

There's nothing like the force and challenge of a new ballet to galvanize everyone involved in bringing it to life.

I know how demanding the process of creation is.

Like everyone else, I want to go on dancing forever, but I know the day is going to come when I will have to be doing something else.

An idea without sacrifice, regardless of grand it might be, will never be anything more than an idea.

Somewhere, somehow, at some unknown intersection between prayer and work, God indwells our humble offering—God indwells us—and turns human actions into spiritual awakenings.

The problem with parents is that they're adults.

It's only a sure defeat when you stop trying.

Buffer between commercial, memorial and retail space.

If I ever modelled for Calvin Klein I'd give myself to a flock of fans to beat me silly with a baseball bat.

I'm not sure history has ended.

I don't mind sharing the blame if she'll just admit she started it.

I was the head chef on the S.S. Diarrhea.

Science gives you an understanding of the physical world, and it increases the capacity for fascination.