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"I kind of lost interest in the classical dance. I was very much interested in the modern choreography."
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"To achieve some depth in your field requires a lot of sacrifices. Want to or not, you're thinking about what you're doing in life-in my case, dancing."

"I think art education, especially in this country, which government pretty much ignores, is so important for young people."

"I want to do exactly what I want to do. I'd rather gamble on the box office than beg for a grant."

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"I was not extremely patriotic about Mother Russia. I played their game, pretending. You have to deal with, you know, party people, KGB. Horrifying."

"I get speeding ticket like everybody else. If the restaurant is full I'm waiting in line like everybody else."
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