When I hung up the toe shoes I didn't look back, but I went forward. And I remember all my years with joy and wonder. Patricia McBride More Quotes by Patricia McBride More Quotes From Patricia McBride When I hung up my toe shoes, I didn't look back. In all my years, I have never looked back. Patricia McBride neverbacklookshoes In Europe, a great dancer might be on the same level as a movie star. In America, not so. Patricia McBride samegreateuropeamerica It was a pleasure to meet President Obama and Michelle. I'm not a political person, but I admire what he has done. Patricia McBride meetpersonadmirepolitical Mr. Balanchine was a great gentleman, and he loved his dancers. He was devoted to his company. He came to the ballet every night, and his presence was felt. It was like the whole company was dancing for him. And if he liked you, he trusted you to be yourself. He didn't try to change you and make you into something you were not. Patricia McBride yourselfyouchangenight When you're a star, critics can't make or break you. Patricia McBride makestaryoubreak
