As long as my ballets are danced, I will live.

 – Rudolf Nureyev/Noureev

(1938–1993)

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To Bill

with heartfelt gratitude,

for believing in me when I no longer believed in myself;

…

to my professor Father,

for sharing with me his love of languages and how they work, as well as for teaching me empathy

and to my psychologist Mother,

for helping me learn persistence, resilience, and a love of learning;

and

to my Husband,

for his love of languages, and especially,

for putting up with everything along the way!

Gratefully,

Bonnie