The body cannot lie. You cannot be somebody else onstage, no matter how good of an actor or dancer or singer you are. When you open your arms, move your finger, the audience knows who you are, you know. Mikhail Baryshnikov actorarmaudience share on social
Dance is one of the most revealing art forms. Mikhail Baryshnikov artdanceform Change image and share on social
Obviously, the young dancers lack a certain air of maturity. Mikhail Baryshnikov airdancerlack Change image and share on social
A country like Belgium, or socialist countries in central Europe spend more money on art education than the United States, which is a really puzzling thought. Mikhail Baryshnikov artbelgiumcentral Change image and share on social
I think art education, especially in this country, which government pretty much ignores, is so important for young people. Mikhail Baryshnikov artcountryeducation Change image and share on social
I get speeding ticket like everybody else. If the restaurant is full I'm waiting in line like everybody else. Mikhail Baryshnikov fulllinerestaurant Change image and share on social
Although I don't gamble in life - I've never played poker - I do gamble on stage. I gamble with myself: 'Can I do this?' Mikhail Baryshnikov gamblehavelife Change image and share on social
You open a section of 'The New York Times,' and there's a review or a story on a choreographer or a dancer, and there's an informative, clear image of a dancer. This is, in my view, not an interesting photograph. Mikhail Baryshnikov choreographercleardancer share on social
In the second part of life you get rid of stuff you've accumulated. Mikhail Baryshnikov accumulatehavelife Change image and share on social
