The '60s was leather soles and a wooden floor. That's why the twist, the simplest dance, was such a sensation. Everyone could do it. They just swivel their feet and the upper body fell naturally in the opposite direction. — Toni Basil Copy Share Image
I'm surprised by the success of anything I do, but it's gratifying when the public approves. — Toni Basil Copy Share Image
People don't connect the girl that sang 'Mickey' with the girl who was one of the seven original Lockers or the same girl who… — Toni Basil Copy Share Image
I think, actually, I was the first person to ever sign a simultaneous video and recording deal with a record company. — Toni Basil Copy Share Image
I grew up in show business, so I always knew I was going to be a dancer or a performer. I knew that was… — Toni Basil Copy Share Image
On my 'Mickey' video, I was the director, producer, choreographer, editor, singer - everything. — Toni Basil Copy Share Image
Start dancing immediately. Run to the closest dance studio, and study the style of dance of the music you love. If you love hip-hop… — Toni Basil Copy Share Image
I don't mind having a one-hit wonder as long as I have a career in show business, which has been fabulous. — Toni Basil Copy Share Image
On a TV show, for instance, dancers have to be paid for a week and a half rehearsal time. So unless they're vital to… — Toni Basil Copy Share Image
