Twyla Tharp Quotes

Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose.

This CD became something of a personal journey for me. The tone of the whole CD is uplifting and inspirational. It's an upper. We have enough downers in the world.

Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas.

I did the whole rock and roll thing that's coming up. I think you're going to enjoy that! 'Burt Rocks', it's called. I like that he's a dreamer; I like how positive he is. There's a lot of things I think I can learn from Burt.

The world of Stevie Wonder - in particular, the kind of overflowing joy that exists in every single thing I've ever heard him do, every note he sings - that is so deeply inspiring to me in every way.

I always stay positive if I can. I always stay upbeat and always have a ton of energy.

If you look at the world one way, it takes from you - it's a thief of time, energy, creative mojo. But if you look at the world another way, it gives you an endless supply of motivation.

As long as enthusiasm holds out, so will new opportunities.

I think music naturally wants to be played with more than one person. There's a surprise element, and you don't know what it will be, and it's up to that other person's energy to help create this third thing.

If you hear a good song, it makes you hopeful like, 'That is out there.'

Enthusiasm is the yeast that raises the dough.

I'm always so excited about what I do that I try to get everyone to feel that way.

I'm guided by my enthusiasm.

The real secret of success is enthusiasm.

Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.

If you can give your child only one gift, let it be enthusiasm.

I can't work on something if I don't believe in it. I love music, and I am inspired to work harder and spend more energy. I feel lucky that I was born with this passion.

I'm an optimistic guy. I'm one of those big dreamers. I'm one of those kids with that annoying imagination.

Negativity is the enemy of creativity.

If you want to be enthusiastic, act enthusiastic.

I'm very enthused about everything. I have a lot to say and a lot of things I'm interested in.

Music is a means of spreading the good word and spreading positivity and productivity. Those things speak to me.

If you truly dig what you are doing, if you lay it out that way, nobody can not respond. That's what rock and roll is; it's relentless.

The thing that I really look for in people is enthusiasm and excitement and, not to sound really sappy, that fire in their eyes.

I'm young in spirit and have lots of energy.