Every moment in our lives is a miracle we should enjoy instead of ignoring.
I am extremely rebellious. I have this strong, defiant spirit.
Reality can be elastic, and I want to see how elastic it can be, you know?
Dancing is a very healthy thing to do for our body.
You can't always be in awe of someone's talent, living with them.
Would they call me a diva if I were a guy?
I always thought I was powerful, since I was a kid.
Being Iraqi taught me to be very cautious.
I am totally unattached to material items.
New York ladies all look immaculate.
I just want my work to be part of the elemental world.
There are some scenes that work beautifully in a moving, sweeping master, which is how I like to work.
Many years ago, I really didn't know where the next work was coming from.
Work and children I could have. But the husband was just too much.
All my work begins with drawings.
I work out five days a week; I can't imagine not doing it.
Just as appetite comes by eating, so work brings inspiration, if inspiration is not discernible at the beginning.
I work all day, do research, sketch my ideas, prepare for performances.
I have been very lucky to work in so many new ballets, but that is what a dancer's work is.
The only way to do something in depth is to work hard.
I did my work slowly, drop by drop. I tore it out of me by pieces.
