My art teacher in junior high was a very out gay man and a mentor to me. – Gus Van Sant

I wasnt a ballet baby. My first dance class was in an outdoor pavilion when I was three. It was called creative movement. The teacher gave us chiffon scarves in beautiful colors. She turned on some music and said, Now go dance. So for me, dance has always been about self-expression. – Carrie Ann Inaba

I have always believed that 98% of a students progress is due to his own efforts, and 2% to his teacher. – John Philip Sousa