Maria Tallchief Quotes & Sayings

I don't mind being listed alphabetically.
I do mind being treated alphabetically. — Maria Tallchief

Above all, I wanted to be appreciated as a prima ballerina who happened to be a Native American, never as someone who was an American Indian ballerina, — Maria Tallchief

A ballerina takes steps given to her and makes them her own. Each individual brings something different to the same role, — Maria Tallchief

What's important is that I'm working with very talented young people. — Maria Tallchief