Becoming Quote by Suzanne Farrell
“That the work involved, the willingness to take chances, the commitment, the opportunity to get on stage and make people happy, was more important than becoming famous, or even what I was dancing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dance Magazine, 1995
The effort, risk, and joy of performing matter more than fame or the specific dance itself.
In simple terms: Performance effort outweighs fame.
Focus on joy and commitment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stage performance
- teaching
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure success beyond fame?
- What does joy mean in your work?
Fame can distract from artistic purpose.