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Once you accept the power of spine in the creative act, you will become much more efficient in your creativity. You will still get lost on occasion, but having a spine will anchor you.
Twyla Tharp
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Twyla Tharp
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: July 1
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This is not a pleasant route for many young people to consider. You have to be either hopelessly passionate, or very stupid.
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I don't believe in rushing and saying this is done and over with. That form of rebellion doesn't make sense to me. I've always attempted to familiarize myself with the traditions, and consider that a responsibility of the artist.
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I don't think that scheduling is uncreative. I think that structure is required for creativity.
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Limits are a secret blessing, and bounty can be a curse.
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You have to believe there's something at the other side. And you have to have faith in yourself. You have to think that you have the tools to accomplish it.
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