Ben Vereen

“I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me. I have a responsibility to pave the way for those who will come after me.”

“It's not about being the best. It's about being your best.”

“The joy of what I do is that I'm able to touch people's lives in some way.”

“You have to be willing to be a fool to be a master.”

“I believe in the power of the arts to heal, to inspire, and to bring people together.”

“Every day is a new beginning. Take a deep breath and start again.”

“Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something. If you have a dream, you have to protect it.”

“As I get older, I get more and more comfortable in my own skin. I've been through a lot, and I've learned a lot. I'm grateful for every day.”

“The stage is my sanctuary. It's where I feel most alive.”

“The arts are not a luxury. They are a necessity. They are a part of our heritage and our culture.”

“Life is a dance. You have to learn the steps as you go.”

“We are all connected. We are all one. We need to love and respect each other.”