Suzanne Farrell quotes - page 2

When you are on stage, you don't see faces. The lights are in your eyes and you see just this black void out in front of you. And yet you know there is life out there, and you have to get your message across. (Suzanne Farrell)
I didn't care too much for ballet, because you had to be more disciplined, and you sort of looked like everyone else. It required a certain kind of conformity that I didn't feel like I wanted to do. View quote
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Even though I am a professional, and I know what the steps are, I don't quite know how I'm going to do them, because I haven't lived that moment yet. I always feel very insecure and I get very excited. View quote
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I didn't have any doubts about my choice of career, but I had constant doubts about my ability, yes. View quote
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I'm thought of as a cool, unemotional dancer, but inside I'm not. View quote
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The particular ballet was not so important as the fact that I was physically healthy, and capable of getting out there and dancing as often as possible. View quote
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Eating a healthy diet is not just about eating a few special foods. There's a bigger picture. You need to practice moderation, eat a variety of foods, and get enough physical activity. View quote
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I was very happy that I was as normal as possible before I went into serious dance. View quote
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And I think it was important that I learned to love to dance eventually for its own sake, as opposed to wanting to be a ballerina. View quote
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