The Turning Point

Know what you want and then go after it. Artists lead difficult lives that require great sacrifice. Often we choose one option in life and let other attractive options go. Women who opt to marry and have families instead of following their passions might have regrets later. Women who pursue all-consuming careers rather than families and children might have regrets later. People who spend the most time thinking about art sometimes also spend a great deal of time thinking about raising money to fund their art. The artistic life of a performing dancer is short. "It takes all the running you can do to stay in one place." It's important to teach what you know to the next generation.

Bloodied feet of a hardworking dancer. Emma throws her champagne in DeeDee's face, then the two engage in a physical fight that is part wrestling match and part slap-fest, until the two old friends fall into each other's arms in laughter. 

"S--t," "bitch," "horny," "bastard," "screw," "queer."