Mikhail Baryshnikov

“Nobody else in the world has a form like the Native American musical, and Americans should be very proud.”

“Everything I do, it's a bit painterly. I like being surrounded by objects, mostly on paper. I like the images. I like the painting. I like good photography. It's something that makes me an e...”

“You see, dancers are quite mature people because they start performing so early. They become professionals when they start to take everyday classes.”

“Nothing is ever too expensive if it furthers the repertoire and artistic standards of a dance company.”

“I know when I am on stage and I'm kind of on the right track - hopefully most of the time. But a lot of time I'm not.”

“I feel very uneasy with a lot of aspects of the Russian life and the Russian people.”

“I don't drink milk, and I don't eat bread, pasta or rice. But I eat a lot of meat, chicken, fish and salads.”

“I cannot draw to save my life, and I'm not a big art scholar, but I worked with many designers throughout my career - in theater, in dance, costume designers, set designers, and I have a lot...”

“My mother had a son from previous marriage and her husband died in Second World War.”

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

“Dancers are stripped enough onstage. You don't have to know more about them than they've given you already.”

“I don't go to a gym, I don't do yoga. I don't do personal training.”