“Dancers, you know, they have pain everywhere: ankles in the morning, o...” — Sylvie Guillem Quote

“Dancers, you know, they have pain everywhere: ankles in the morning, or back or neck or ribs or knees or the muscles. You are never free of pain, you know.”

“I never dreamt of becoming a ballerina. I was just curious about it, it was something to explore.”

“If you are afraid of losing something, then you are dependent on it. If you are not afraid, then you are free.”

“I just turned 27 years old, and there are mornings where my knees and ankles really hurt. I hurt all over. I would hate to be me when I'm 35 years old. I'll be a basket case, but I will have a lot of memories.”

“Unfortunately, my football career wasn't very long. The reason I finished playing was because I fractured both ankles in a matter of months.”

“The only things I really love about myself physically are my ankles and my hair.”