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Twyla Tharp quotes

American Dancer July 1, 1941

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Twyla Tharp quote: "I don't mean this, but I'm going to say it anyway. I don't..."
I don't mean this, but I'm going to say it anyway. I don't really think of pop art and serious art as being that far apart. Twyla Tharp
The necessity to constantly turn in an excellent performance, to be absolutely wedded to this dedication and this ideal means that as a child you're going to pay for it personally. Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp quote: "I'm a known reader. That's what I do with my time."
I'm a known reader. That's what I do with my time. Twyla Tharp
I don't think politicians should be allowed into power who are not familiar with their bodies, because that's where our bottom line is. And I know that they would make totally different decisions if they felt responsible simply for their own bodies. Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp quote: "Without learning and preparation, you won't know how to..."
Without learning and preparation, you won't know how to harness the power of that kiss Twyla Tharp
I often say that in making dances I can make a world where I think things are done morally, done democratically, done honestly. Twyla Tharp
I started formal piano training when I was 4. From there I had little violas, and I had dancing lessons of every sort and description, and painting lessons. I had German. And shorthand. Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp quote: "I never studied with Balanchine, but his work was very..."
I never studied with Balanchine, but his work was very important to me. Twyla Tharp
But obligation, I eventually saw, is not the same as commitment, and it's certainly not an acceptable reason to stick with something that isn't working Twyla Tharp
Any comic is a tragic soul. Comedy is one of the things that allows one to survive. Particularly if one has been in the process of separating off the emotions, it's one place you can process them. Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp quote: "Art is an investigation."
Art is an investigation. Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp quote: "The rewards of dancing are very different from choreographing."
The rewards of dancing are very different from choreographing. Twyla Tharp
I have not wanted to intimidate audiences. I have not wanted my dancing to be an elitist form. That doesn't mean I haven't wanted it to be excellent. Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp quote: "Judgment is not my business. Existing is my business."
Judgment is not my business. Existing is my business. Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp quote: "It is extremely arrogant and very foolish to think that you..."
It is extremely arrogant and very foolish to think that you can ever outwit your audience. Twyla Tharp

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