"Heaven help the American-born boy with a talent for ballet"
- Camille Paglia
About this Quote
This quote by Camille Paglia speaks with the difficulty of pursuing a career in ballet for an American-born boy. Ballet is generally seen as a feminine art type, and the idea of a male dancer is frequently consulted with resistance. The quote implies that the American-born boy will need divine intervention in order to pursue his skill and be successful in the field. It also speaks to the idea that the American-born young boy will face a good deal of hardship in his pursuit of ballet, and will need all the help he can get. The quote is a reminder that talent should be celebrated and encouraged, no matter gender or cultural norms. It is a call to action for those in the ballet world to recognize and embrace the skill of all dancers, no matter their background.
This quote is written / told by Camille Paglia somewhere between April 2, 1947 and today. She was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 32 other quotes.
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"As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us"
"I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold through the trees, and I felt like I was in heaven"