Ben Vereen
Ben Vereen
Ben Vereenis an American actor, dancer, and singer who has appeared in numerous Broadway theatre shows. Vereen graduated from Manhattan's High School of Performing Arts...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionStage Actor
Date of Birth10 October 1946
CountryUnited States of America
fall thinking years
Nine years after I had my own accident, I find that in trying to go back to doing those things that I used to do just doesn't fit. Everything seems to just fall apart. I don't know why but I think it is because I am this new creature.
easy loving seemed
He made it look easy by loving it. He never seemed to get tired. Working around him was a privilege.
artistry dedication discipline dream far joy
As far as working with Chita Rivera, all I can say is it's a dream come true. Her artistry and discipline and dedication is a joy to be around.
allowed applying artists bob creative discipline express greatest hard work
Bob Fosse was one of the greatest creative taskmasters I know; applying discipline and hard work he allowed the artists to express his creative ability.
dance dream one-day
So be encouraged and dedicate yourself to your dream and if your dream should come my way one day then we will dance upon the boards of life.
healing stories
I love sharing my story. It's endlessly healing.
responsibility tomorrow-will-be-better plant
If we plant the right seeds, tomorrow will be better. If you put out good things, then you'll get good things back. That's part of our responsibility as entertainers.
grandchildren grandpa my-grandchildren
I go to my grandchildren. They keep their grandpa informed on what's going on.
appreciation hard-work dedication
The theater was my first training ground. It taught me discipline, dedication and appreciation of hard work.
thinking doctors together
As I laid in the hospital bed I started thinking that I had a show to do. I was hoping the Doctor would put me together so I could do the show.
light work-out long
You've got to make haste while it's still light of day. My godmother used to say, I don't want to rust out, I just want to work out. If you stand still long enough, people will throw dirt on you.
people care want
I want to show people what the possibilities are if you take care of yourself and do the right thing.
people feelings victory
When people come and see my show, I try to infuse into them that they can walk away feeling like their lives are a victory.
teacher new-york moving
I had a teacher, he was 86 years old and his name was Luigi in New York City, and he said, 'Never stop moving. You get to reinvent yourself.' So you have to find ways to reinventing yourself. Especially today, because it's a whole different market - social media is so important.