Absurdity Quote by Mikhail Baryshnikov

“What do dancers think of Fred Astaire? It's no secret. We hate him. He gives us a complex because he's too perfect. His perfection is an absurdity. It's too hard to face.” quote by Mikhail Baryshnikov — Download Open image

“What do dancers think of Fred Astaire? It's no secret. We hate him. He gives us a complex because he's too perfect. His perfection is an absurdity. It's too hard to face.”

Mikhail Baryshnikov

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