The Arts Are An Integral Part Of

Even If I Had Nothing To Do With The Canada Council, I'd Be Praying For It.

In My Life, There Have Always Been People Who Guided My Path, Towards The School, Towards This Company. I Didn't Know About Any Of It. I Didn't Have A Plan. It's Good Fortune And Generosity From Other People That Have Given Me All I Have Today.

It's A Time To Reflect And Appreciate All The Contributions That Others Have Made To My Career And My Life. My Vision Is Nothing That Hasn't Been Gleaned Or Understood From Watching And Working With So Many People I Admire Before Me.

To Be Able To Make Decisions And See Them Come To Fruition And Feel The Excitement Around Them, What It Generates Within The Company, How The Artists Get Motivated — That's The Most Rewarding Part; Feeling I Can Be A Catalyst For An Artistic Experience For Our Artists And For The Public.

Surround Yourself With People Who Provide You With Support And Love And Remember To Give Back As Much As You Can In Return.