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“I like new ballets because they're totally new. As you get older, new experiences are harder and harder to come by, so it's pretty great to have a new experience.”

Quote by Robert Caro

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Robert Caro is an American journalist and author renowned for his in-depth research into political figures and history. His work is known for its thorough investigation and analytical depth, particularly his biographical series on U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. more

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“The New York City Ballet is obviously speaking to a whole new generation and bringing it the same wonder and beauty that it brought previous generations”

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“Robert Moses wasn't elected to anything. We're taught that in a democracy power comes from being elected. He had more power than anyone, and he held it for 48 years”

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“I was trying to learn about Lyndon Johnson when he was young and creating his first political machine in the Texas hill country. I moved there for three years. You had to learn that world”

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