Twyla Tharp Quotes

Most popular Twyla Tharp Quotes

In creative endeavors luck is a skill. - Twyla Tharp quote.
In creative endeavors luck is a skill.
— Twyla Tharp The Creative Habit

luck

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home. - Twyla Tharp quote.
Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.
— Twyla Tharp Ms magazine

art

Dancing is like bank robbery. It takes split-second timing. - Twyla Tharp quote.
Dancing is like bank robbery. It takes split-second timing.
— Twyla Tharp Ms

dancing timing

Metaphor is the lifeblood of all art, if it is not art itself. - Twyla Tharp quote.
Metaphor is the lifeblood of all art, if it is not art itself.
— Twyla Tharp The Creative Habit

art metaphor

The routine is as much a part of the creative process as the lightning bolt of inspiration (perhaps more). And it is available to everyone. - Twyla Tharp quote.
The routine is as much a part of the creative process as the lightning bolt of inspiration (perhaps more). And it is available to everyone.
— Twyla Tharp The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life

routine

Generosity is luck going in the opposite direction, away from you. If you're generous to someone, if you do something to help him out, you are in effect making him lucky. This is important. It's like inviting yourself into a community of good fortune. - Twyla Tharp quote.
Generosity is luck going in the opposite direction, away from you. If you're generous to someone, if you do something to help him out, you are in effect making him lucky. This is important. It's like inviting yourself into a community of good fortune.
— Twyla Tharp The Creative Habit

generosity luck

Creativity is an act of defiance.  You're challenging the status quo.  You're questioning accepted truths and principles.  You're asking three universal questions that mock conventional wisdom: "Why do I have to obey the rules?"  "Why can't I be different?"  "Why can't I do it my way?" - Twyla Tharp quote.
Creativity is an act of defiance.  You're challenging the status quo.  You're questioning accepted truths and principles.  You're asking three universal questions that mock conventional wisdom: "Why do I have to obey the rules?"  "Why can't I be different?"  "Why can't I do it my way?"
— Twyla Tharp The Creative Habit

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