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I think people want very much to simplify their lives enough so that they can control the things that make it possible to sleep at night. ”
Desire is the first thing a modern dancer should have. Skill can be developed. But if you don't have desire as a modern dancer, forget it. ”
Schubert had arguably the same melodic gift as Mozart, but even less support. He didn't have the early exposure, never got to travel anywhere, and yet generated and amassed a body of work that grew and developed and is very profound. ”
As I said, I spent most of my adult life thinking I didn't have a vote, and therefore that what I thought didn't matter. ”
I had a multicultural exposure; that's why I don't believe in a particular religion. I have respect for most because I grew up surrounded by so many. I don't judge people by that, and I feel extremely offended when people categorise based on race, religion, or gender. ”
I've always loved life, and I've never known what's ahead. I love not knowing what might be round the corner. I love serendipity. ”
I don't understand people getting depressed about getting older. There is nothing you can do about it, so you might as well embrace it. ”
I love exercise, but I find it boring doing the same thing all the time, so I fluctuate between going to the gym, doing Pilates, and taking dance lessons. ”
No matter where you're from, no matter what religion you practice, your ethnicity, race, or anything else - what is it that can bring us together as people? It is, what we call in Hawaii, aloha... sincere, deep love and respect for other people as children of God. ”
Every person has the freedom to choose to give their heart and give their life to God or not. You can't force someone to love God - or to love anyone. ”