The vocabulary and manner of classical ballet express a high order of discipline and restraint, a sense of harmony with forces larger and more lasting than the individual.

A choreographic idea flows only as fast as the initiator can communicate it to bodies and see them realize it.

I don’t go back and look at my early work, because the last time I did, many years ago, it left me cringing. If one publishes, then one is creating a public record of Learning to Write.

If you build it well, a satisfaction comesAn honor to say I built that with fidelity, Purpose, value and integrity

She was capable of causing me pain, but no longer any joy. Pain alone kept my wearisome attachment alive.

The Academy Awards was an amazing night. I know I kind of lost my mind a little bit. I apologize for that. That night went so fast I can't remember what I said or what happened.

You know, as I do, actors who, having become worldwide celebrities thanks to a TV series, complain of their lot and declare themselves ready to drop it all.

In an era of transparency, you can have innovation without branding, but you cannot have branding without innovation.

You just have to decide if you're a Tigger or an Eeyore.

I gazed into the mirror... There, staring at me, was the pallid, flabby-mouthed face of a crook

It usually takes me two to three days to practice and videotape a new piece but sometimes up to a week for more difficult ones.

I never sort of really regret anything because you make your choices and I like to stand by them.