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“Learning is about much more than science and math. Doing theater, music, and art in school really helps children's minds grow because they're using different parts of their brains. Parents who care should insist on that.”

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Julie Taymor

Julie Taymor is an American director and theater director known for her innovative and groundbreaking work in the fields of film and theater. She is widely recognized for her direction of 'The Lion King' and 'Hamlet'. more

“I know I'm missing something, but those who have children are missing what I get to do. And frankly, I'm probably missing more of what I don't want than what I do. Some may call me selfish or narcissistic, but I don't want to spend my time going to PTA meetings. The only way I could have children and do the work I do is to have a househusband - and I'm not attracted to a househusband. I'd rather affect children with the work I do.”

Knows Way Want May Children Missing Meetings Selfish My Time Call Me Narcissistic Missing Something Pta

Author:Julie Taymor

“My aesthetic is not a Disney aesthetic at all, but when I met with the wonderful producers at Disney, they weren't looking for me to do their aesthetic. I'd already spent 20 years in the theater, so if they were going to hire me, they'd be hiring me for what I have to offer.”

Ifs Years Wonderful Mets Offers Theater Producers Aesthetic Hiring

Author:Julie Taymor

“I don't understand it. Jack will spend any amount of money to buy votes but he balks at investing a thousand dollars in a beautiful painting.”

Beautiful Painting Amount Thousand Vote Dollars Investing Beautiful Paintings

Author:Jackie Kennedy

“You don't have to patronize your audience, and you can mix art and commerce in a profound way. You can simultaneously play to the sophisticated, 60-year-old theatergoers and to 4-year-olds.”

Way Years Art Play Audience Profound Commerce Sophisticated

Author:Julie Taymor