It is in my nature to be a little shy. It takes time for me to talk to people and trust them. — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
People thought I had no feelings, that I was hard. But really, I was extremely sensitive to everything. — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
Dancers are not like movie actresses. People look at our bodies, not our faces. They only recognise me when I sign my… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
As a child, I was afraid of everything. My parents were shy, the kind of people for whom it is an ordeal… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
Dancers should realise that they are really lucky. Dancing is not a job. It's people who are chosen. And you must realise… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
My reputation precedes me all the time, but I'm not the monster people think I am. — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
I was not happy with myself as a human being when I was very young - I was afraid of people; I… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
On stage, you can bring all those strong emotions that you don't have the opportunity to live. You don't want to die for love… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
Having limits to push against is how you find out what you can do. I have always been full of contradictions. I am shy… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
I can't have friends in every port. I have to work very hard and be very clear about what I want to do. I… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
Ballet is hard enough when you go with it; when you have to force your body to do things, it is so much harder. — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
If you start dancing too young, it can be torture. The bone is too soft, and it is going everywhere. — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
Dancers, you know, they have pain everywhere: ankles in the morning, or back or neck or ribs or knees or the muscles. You are… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
If you are afraid of losing something, then you are dependent on it. If you are not afraid, then you are free. — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
'Romeo and Juliet,' 'Manon,' 'Giselle' - they are not stupid stories. They have fantastic characters. They have a big package of emotion. — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
I loved being at the Royal Ballet. Those choreographers, MacMillan and Ashton, they knew how to translate complicated life into choreography. — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
