I don't remember not dancing. When I realized I was alive and these were my parents, and I could walk and talk, I could dance.
Interpretation
Dancing is an inherent part of self-expression and life itself.
In this quote, Gregory Hines expresses the idea that dance is an intrinsic part of human existence and joy. He reflects on the fundamental connection between being alive and the ability to express oneself through dance, suggesting that movement and artistic expression are vital aspects of life that begin from a young age.
In practice
This quote would be perfect in a speech about the importance of art in education.
After my performance 'The Artist is Present (2010)' at MoMA in New York, many scientists became interested in why so many people who sat across from me began to cry. I was incredibly moved by this experience also, and was very curious to know what happens in our brains when we spend time not talking, just looking at one another.
For a writer, you definitely do not want to be in the mainstream. You want to be on the edge because that's where the vantage point is. That's where you can see.
The notion of sitting down and conjuring up, not only words in which to clothe thoughts but thoughts worthy of being clothed--the whole thing was absurdly beyond his desires.
A priest once said to me, 'Think of a priest going to the altar as you walk out on the stage.' I would hate to think that anyone thought I was coming to preach. But art and music open up things that you can't put into words. It's about bringing joy when you go out there.
I don't know why people expect art to make sense. They accept the fact that life doesn't make sense.
Oh! Moon of Alabama We now must say good-bye We've lost our good old mama And must have whiskey Oh, you know why!
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