Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Fred Astaire
- The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any.
- I have no desire to prove anything by dancing. I have never used it as an outlet or a means of expressing myself. I just dance. I just put my feet in the air and move them around.
- This search for what you want is like tracking something that doesn’t want to be tracked. It takes time to get a dance right, to create something memorable.
- I don’t want to be the oldest performer in captivity… I don’t want to look like a little old man dancing out there.
- The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it’s considered to be your style.
- For ballroom dancing, remember that your partners have their own distinctive styles also. Cultivate flexibility. Be able to adapt your style to that of your partner. In doing so, you are not surrendering your individuality, but blending it with that of your partner.
- I have no desire to prove anything by my work. I have never used it as an outlet or as a means of expressing myself. I just dance.
- I just told my agent to forget all other projects for me. I was waiting for Audrey Hepburn. She asked for me, and I was ready. This could be the last and only opportunity I’d have to work with the great and lovely Audrey Hepburn and I was not missing it. Period.
- When you’re experimenting you have to try so many things before you choose what you want, and you may go days getting nothing but exhaustion.
- It’s nice that all the composers have said that nobody interprets a lyric like Fred Astaire. But when it comes to selling records I was never worth anything particularly except as a collector’s item.
Fred Astaire (1899-1987) was a legendary American dancer, singer, and actor renowned for his incredible grace, charisma, and innovation in the realm of entertainment. Born Frederick Austerlitz on May 10, 1899, in Omaha, Nebraska, he began his career alongside his sister Adele as a vaudeville performer before transitioning to Broadway and then Hollywood.
Astaire’s partnership with Ginger Rogers in the 1930s brought them both to stardom, as they captivated audiences with their chemistry and remarkable dance routines in iconic films like “Top Hat” and “Swing Time.” Astaire’s innovative choreography and boundless creativity redefined dance in film, blending traditional dance styles with his own unique flair.
Beyond dancing, Astaire’s contributions extended to acting and music. He appeared in numerous musical films, displaying his versatility as a performer. His career spanned several decades, earning him multiple awards, including an Academy Award for his contributions to film and dance.
Fred Astaire’s legacy endures through his impact on the entertainment industry and his influence on subsequent generations of performers. His extraordinary talents and enduring charm continue to inspire and enchant audiences worldwide.
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