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As a dancer I had worked with really hard choreographers…

“As a dancer I had worked with really hard choreographers, Jerome Robbins being the toughest. And you learned what it is to hit against a brick wall. And you learned pretty quickly to go around the wall or say, "I can't take this job."” quote by Joan Tewkesbury
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“As a dancer I had worked with really hard choreographers, Jerome Robbins being the toughest. And you learned what it is to hit against a brick wall. And you learned pretty quickly to go around the wall or say, "I can't take this job."”

Joan Tewkesbury

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Working with demanding choreographers teaches resilience and creative problem‑solving when faced with obstacles.

In simple terms: Hard work builds resilience.

Key Takeaway

Adapt and find alternative paths.

Themes

art career resilience

Mood

determined inspired

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • dance rehearsals
  • career challenges
  • project setbacks
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

creative problem solving mental toughness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you know when to quit?
  • What alternatives can you explore?
A Different Perspective

Not all obstacles can be overcome by persistence alone.

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