"Disco dancing is just the steady thump of a giant moron knocking in an endless nail."
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"He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader."
"The secret to dancing is that it is about everything except dancing."
"Do the Clam, do the Clam, grab your barefoot baby by the hand."
"Dance... enjoy each step along the way."
"Unusual travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God."
"If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep dancing."
"In many shamanic societies, people who complain of being disheartened... or depressed would be asked,... When did you stop dancing? ... This is because dancing is a universal healing salve."
"Unannounced changes in life's itinerary are like dancing lessons from God."
"Pretend you are dancing or singing a picture. A worker or painter should enjoy his work, else the observer will not enjoy it."
"The further off from England the nearer is to France- Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance."
"The Dance, of all the arts, is the one that most influences the soul. Dancing is divine in its nature and is the gift of God."
"You Jig, you amble, and you lisp."
"It's entirely possible to function as a free-thinking individual without succumbing to narcissism. This can be tricky at times, I suppose, but then so can the tango - particularly if you're dancing alone."
"Dancers are the messengers of the gods."
"Wherever a dancer stands is holy ground."
"I was very sure I did not want to be the stereotype of what Indian people are seen as, which is Bollywood, and henna. That’s all great! It’s what we are, and I love it. I love saris; I love music; I love henna; I love dancing, but that’s not all we are."
"The purpose of dancing isn't to end up at a particular spot on the floor. The purpose of dancing - and of life - is to enjoy every moment and every step, regardless of where you are when the music ends."
"Come up and see me sometime."
"As long as you're dancing, you can break the rules."