Any time I've performed on one of the major stages, whether it be Covent Garden or the Paris Opera or the Bolshoi or the Mariinsky, those are really the top memorable moments for me. — Wendy Whelan Copy Share Image
The moment is everything. Don't think about tomorrow; don't think about yesterday: think about exactly what you're doing right now and live it and… — Wendy Whelan Copy Share Image
Sometimes I miss being en pointe, but not a whole lot. Every once and a while, I would love to float for a minute… — Wendy Whelan Copy Share Image
I feel the ticking clock. And at times, I've said if I don't dance, I'd rather die. — Wendy Whelan Copy Share Image
A lot of my career and my drive and my passion and my striving to be better and better was built on insecurity. — Wendy Whelan Copy Share Image
I really miss dancing all day long. But something I really love is not dancing all day long. I love that I can't rely… — Wendy Whelan Copy Share Image
There are many ways to lead a life. It would always be ideal to have a paycheck coming in. But I really love this… — Wendy Whelan Copy Share Image
When you are a kid, you find so much comfort in dancing. I was comforted. — Wendy Whelan Copy Share Image
I look back, and I have no regrets, truly. Everything led me to the place where I am now. — Wendy Whelan Copy Share Image