Of Course, In The Art Class, I

I Had A Wonderful Childhood, Coming From Cincinnati, And I Think That It Was Great Going Into The Life That I Was Going To Have, Where You Have To Start Young As A Dancer.

Although We Do Come From A Silent Profession, It Is Important For Us To Verbalize What We Want To Say. (as I Tell My Students): You Could Love Someone All Your Life, But If You Never Say It How Are They Going To Know? There Comes A Point When You Have To Say What You Mean, Which Makes You Scream Louder When You Dance.

I Think Especially In A World Where You Have So Little Say About What Goes On In Your Life, Or In The Politics Of The World Around You, It Is Wonderful To Go Into That Studio, And Tell Yourself What To Do.

I Was Very Much Of A Tomboy.

I Used To Love To Play Dress-up, Where You Get Your Mother's Or Your Grandmother's Dresses And High Heels.