I don't whine about lack of stamina because I smoke. I admit to the lack of stamina because I smoke. I'm addicted.
I don't disrespect any male who dances; I think Tom is fantastic! I only hope I can achieve the age he has, but that is unlikely, very unlikely. I pray every day that I can dance the next day.
In my book, the male danseur is the peacock not because of the way he looks but because of his dedication to dance....his dance-heart. I don't care if his hair is grey or if he has a little extra around the middle, or even if his technique is not as perfect as Nureyev.
It's not the look....it's the heart!!!
balletboy
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