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Rudolf Nureyev
9 quotes
“For me, purity of movement wasn't enough. I needed expression, more intensity, more mind.”
Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nureyev: A Life That Changed The Face Of Dance" in Orlando Sentinel (10 January 1993)
“Technique is what you fall back on when you run out of inspiration.”
Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993) said by 1993 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The main thing is dancing, and before it withers away from my body, I will keep dancing till the last moment, the last drop.”
Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993) first seen 1990 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in 1990, "Rudolf Nureyev, Charismatic Dancer Who Gave Fire to Ballet's Image, Dies at 54" in The New York Times (7 January 1993)
“You live because you dance, you dance as long as you live.”
Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993) said by 1993 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I would be ready to take over tomorrow. But first of all, all fat and lazy members of the troupe would have to be thrown out.”
Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993) first seen 1980 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rudolf Nurejew" in Der Spiegel (19 October 1980)
“Musicals gave the U.S. an ethnic culture that undoubtedly influenced ballet.”
Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993) first seen 1980 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Gervaso, Roberto. La mosca al naso, Rizzoli Editore (1980)
“I think dancers are paid not for what they do, but for the fear they feel. What you do is probably not that difficult: you just get on stage. It is, however, fear that gives you the push.”
Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993) first seen 1980 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Gervaso, Roberto. La mosca al naso, Rizzoli Editore (1980)
“It is always thought that he gave more than what he received, but to give something, you must have something inside.”
Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993) first seen 1980 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Gervaso, Roberto. La mosca al naso, Rizzoli Editore (1980)
“Everyone would like to be the greatest, but God cannot bestow that honor on everyone.”
Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993) first seen 1980 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Gervaso, Roberto. La mosca al naso, Rizzoli Editore (1980)