12 invaluable lessons full of worldly wisdom, optimism and humor from the world-famous American modernist choreographer. “I am often asked the question: “How do you still continue to work?” What is meant, of course: “...At your age?” “By the way, I’m seventy-nine. Everything is simple for me. I work as before, and every day for me is a continuation of the previous one. And I see no reason why I cannot continue in the same spirit. The purpose of this book is to instill confidence in those who want to extend the best time of their lives for a long time. Like most practice manuals, it defines the “disease” and suggests treatment. Illness is our fear that time passes and we inevitably grow old. And the cure?.. The book you are now holding in your hands.” Twyla Tharp began her career in 1965, over 55 years creating 160 choreographic works for her troupe and major ballet companies, including the Paris Opera and the Royal Ballet of Covent Garden. , New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. She received two Emmy Awards for the television play "Baryshnikov by Tharp" and a Tony Award for the Broadway musical "Movin' Out", and choreographed for six Hollywood films, including "Hair", "Amadeus" and "White Nights", and became an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1997. Recipient of 19 honorary degrees, including a recent doctorate from Harvard University.