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Quote by Twyla Tharp
Optimism with some experience behind it is much more energizing th

Optimism with some experience behind it is much more energizing than plain old experience with a certain degree of cynicism. – Twyla Tharp

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In terms of individuals who actually inspired me, very few of the academic people that I had access to had that power over me. Maybe its simply because I wasnt that committed to geometry. – Twyla Tharp

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I thought I had to make an impact on history. I had to become the greatest choreographer of my time. That was my mission. Posterity deals with us however it sees fit. But I gave it 20 years of my best shot. – Twyla Tharp

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I think everyones experience with a terminal disease is so deeply personal and unique to the person, the context in which theyre living and the relationships that they have. – Laura Linney

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Reading the play at home, however fulfilling, can never be the vivacious experience that Shakespeare intended. – Arthur Smith

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We have that illusion that we are deciding what to make a character do, in order to convey our message or something like that. But, at least in my experience, you are often more like a river-rafting guide whos been paid a bonus to purposely steer your clients into the roughest possible water. – George Saunders

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My life path has been a blessing and a great learning experience. Skateboarding is my passion and I dont see that changing. When Im not skating, I love to surf. Im open to the new experiences and opportunities. – Ryan Sheckler

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