Quote by Twyla Tharp

In terms of individuals who actually inspired me, very few of the academic people that I had access to had that power over me. Maybe it's simply because I wasn't that committed to geometry.

In terms of individuals who actually inspired me, very few o

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The quote suggests that the speaker did not feel inspired by the academic figures they had encountered. They believe that their lack of commitment to the subject matter, in this case, geometry, contributed to this disconnection. It highlights the idea that personal motivation and passion play a significant role in being inspired by others.

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