CLIVE BARNES

Television is the first truly democratic culture—the first culture available to everybody and entirely governed by what the people want. The most terrifying thing is what people do want.

One of the most beautiful sights in dance is American Ballet Theatre in full flight.

I don't see why people want new plays all the time. What would happen to concerts if people wanted new music all the time?

One of the few things in dance to match the Royal Ballet's curtain calls is the Royal Ballet's dancing.

One of the few things in dance to match the Royal Ballet's curtain calls is the Royal Ballet's dancing.

Television is the first truly democratic culture—the first culture available to everybody and entirely governed by what the people want. The most terrifying thing is what people do want.

I don't see why people want new plays all the time. What would happen to concerts if people wanted new music all the time?

One of the most beautiful sights in dance is American Ballet Theatre in full flight.