To me, I think it's awesome to meet your heroes and find out who they are and where they came from and what made them choose to communicate in the form that connected with you.
Neil StraussRead
I'm very proud of the colour of my skin and that I'm inspiring people from all backgrounds, but I think it will be great for the next mixed-race or black female principal dancer if she doesn't have to be asked about that.
Interpretation
Francesca Hayward expresses pride in her heritage while hoping for a future where race is not a topic of discussion for aspiring dancers.
In this quote, Francesca Hayward highlights her pride in her racial identity and the role she plays in inspiring others from various backgrounds. She advocates for a future where the race of individuals, particularly those aspiring to be leaders in the arts, does not overshadow their talent or accomplishments, suggesting an evolution towards a more inclusive society where such identities are normalized and celebrated without question.
In practice
During a speech at a diversity seminar.
To me, I think it's awesome to meet your heroes and find out who they are and where they came from and what made them choose to communicate in the form that connected with you.
All is well. Everything is working out for my highest good. Out of this situation only good will come. I am safe!
I was 14 when I placed a bet on Muhammad Ali to beat Joe Frazier in their first fight. There was something magical about Ali, like the first time I heard Ray Charles sing 'America The Beautiful' or Louie Armstrong blow the trumpet - feeling as if they could influence the cosmos, make anything right when they performed.
If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all. And so today I still have a dream.
I want to be remembered as the person who helped us restore faith in ourselves.
To boldly go where no one has gone before
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.