Twyla Tharp

“Before you can think out of the box, you have to start with a box.”

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.”

“Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits.”

“Without passion, all the skill in the world won't lift you above craft.”

“If you're not failing, you're not trying anything.”

“Reading, conversation, environment, culture, heroes, mentors, nature – all are lottery tickets for creativity. Scratch away.”

“I read for growth, firmly believing that what you are today and what you will be in five years depends on two things: the people you meet and the books you read.”

“Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.”

“You don't get to choose how you're going to die, or when. You can only decide how you're going to live. Now.”

“In the end, there is no ideal condition for creativity. What works for one person is useless for another.”

“Skill is the unified force of experience, intellect and passion in their operation.”

“Some people have a chip on their shoulder, some have a log. I have a forest.”

“You have to believe in yourself, otherwise you can't do it.”

“Life is about moving, it's about change. And when things stop doing that they're dead.”

“Dancing is like dreaming with your feet!”