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Twyla Tharp, born on July 1, 1941, is an outstanding American dancer, choreographer, and director. Her dance works are known for their unique style and innovative arrangements, which have had a profound impact on the development of modern dance.

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Famous Twyla Tharp Quotes

“if you want to create art, you'd best have a deep belief in yourself and no ulterior motives.”

Ifs Want Art Belief Motive Belief In Yourself Ulterior Motive

Book:Push Comes to Shove

Source: Push Comes to Shove

“Men and women are very different athletes, and frankly, I didn't want to deal with the male potential.”

Men Want Different Deals Men And Women Males Athlete

Author:Twyla Tharp

“When I'm in the studio, when I'm warm, when I'm what people call improvising, I feel a very special connection. I feel the most right. I don't want to become too mystic about this, but things feel as though they're in the best order at that particular moment.”

People Want Feels Moments Order Special Particular Connections Studios Warm Mystic Improvising

Author:Twyla Tharp

“I think people want very much to simplify their lives enough so that they can control the things that make it possible to sleep at night.”

People Thinking Want Enough Night Sleep Simplify

Author:Twyla Tharp

“I work because I have issues and questions and feelings and thoughts that I want to have a look at. I'm not in need of, or wanting, particularly, to know what other folk are up to.”

Knows Want Needs Looks Feelings Issues Folks

Author:Twyla Tharp

“I began to discriminate between fear and excitement. The two, though very close, are completely different. Fear is negative excitement, choking your imagination. Real excitement produces an energy that overcomes apprehension and makes you want to close in on your goal.”

Want Two Different Real Motivational Energy Goal Imagination Produce Negative Overcoming Dance Excitement Choke Apprehension

Book:Push Comes to Shove

Source: Push Comes to Shove

“In the end, there is no ideal condition for creativity. What works for one person is useless for another. The only criterion is this: Make it easy on yourself. Find a working environment where the prospect of wrestling with your muse doesn't scare you, doesn't shut you down. It should make you want to be there, and once you find it, stick with it. To get the creative habit, you need a working environment that's habit-forming. All preferred working states, no matter how eccentric, have one thing in common: When you enter into them, they compel you to get started.”

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Author:Twyla Tharp

“Creativity is not just for artists. It's for businesspeople looking for a new way to close a sale; it's for engineers trying to solve a problem; it's for parents who want their children to see the world in more than one way.”

World Way Want Trying Children Problem Artist Parent Creativity Solve One Way Engineers New Ways

Author:Twyla Tharp

About the Author

Born: July 1, 1941
Known for: Dancer
Quotes: 210

Books & Sources

The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for LifeRelated source material

Push Comes to ShoveRelated source material

The Collaborative Habit: Life Lessons for Working TogetherRelated source material

Keep It Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your LifeRelated source material

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