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Breathe through your movements.

- Patricia McBride
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I have such respect for... the Kennedy Center Honors. To be an artist in America and to be honored for it is extraordinary. In Europe, they really honor their artists. And you are on a very high level. And here it's not as revered as it is in Europe or Russia or anywhere in the world.

When you dance, it takes a lot of stamina, but it never seemed like work 'cause I was doing something that I so loved doing. It was always a joy. And you know, to have beautiful ballets made specially for you is such an honor. I always said it was better than diamonds.

It was a pleasure to meet President Obama and Michelle. I'm not a political person, but I admire what he has done.

I've had an extraordinary life as a dancer. You tour the world, you see all the great capitals of the world, the beautiful old opera houses all over Europe - you go everywhere. As a teenager, I would always say, 'I can't believe this is happening to little me,' because it was always a dream to dance.

I am just so thankful that my mom was a fantastic mom. She wasn't a stage mother; she didn't push me. She was happy if I was happy. We are so different. I was very shy; my mom did all the talking. She was my strength. She never expected that I would be this ballerina.

I cherish the ballets made for myself by Mr. Balanchine. He never lost his temper. He was quiet, humble, the genius of the 20th century.

Mr. Balanchine wanted me to be myself. He didn't want me to look like anyone else. I love teaching our company dancers the Balanchine ballets. I try to give them what was passed down to me and what I learned from him. They dance it so beautifully. It also keeps me close to Mr. Balanchine. He's with me every single day.

When you're a star, critics can't make or break you.

I was determined to dance. That's why I lasted so long.

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Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.

Breathe through your movements.