Balzac loved courtesans. They were independent women, and in the 19th century, that was a breed that was just evolving. Twyla Tharp 19thbalzacbreed Change image and share on social
I think a sense of humor will help get a girl out of a dark place. Twyla Tharp darkgirlhumor Change image and share on social
We don't need to illustrate music; music illustrates itself. Twyla Tharp illustratemusic Change image and share on social
I don't judge. Judgment is not my business. Existing is my business. Twyla Tharp businessexistjudge Change image and share on social
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 comedycomicemotion Change image and share on social
I look for dancers who have all the technique in the world. But they must be dancers who are open-minded, who are willing to forget that they know anything. They also have to be gorgeous; they must have a clear image of themselves and strong personalities. Twyla Tharp cleardancerforget share on social
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 audiencedanceelitist Change image and share on social
I find that dancers are only well trained in ballet these days. Twyla Tharp balletdancerday Change image and share on social
Everyone has a talent. It's simply a question of good discipline, of the good fortune to have an education that meshes with that talent, and a lot of luck. Twyla Tharp disciplineeducationfortune Change image and share on social
My mother was a dominant force in my life. She had a very specific idea about education, which was: you should know everything about everything. It was quite simple. There was no exclusivity, and there really was no judgment. Twyla Tharp dominanteducationexclusivity share on social