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
One has to learn to say, 'Wait, there is a pain that is not logical. I will do a scan, and if… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
While I enjoy it, I will continue to go onstage. While I contribute something, fine. I don't want to be dragging my… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
I never dreamt of becoming a ballerina. I was just curious about it, it was something to explore. — 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
Things that make me angry and sad, I cannot hide. It's not because I want to be a rebel; it's my instinct.… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
A performance is like a boat. You really want it to arrive at port. So when something goes wrong and it doesn't… — Sylvie Guillem Copy Share Image
When a real artist creates something, it has to be a necessity, the only way he can say something. — 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
