I have heard stories that it was love at first sight for both of us, that we disappeared … - Martha Graham

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Against the dark background of this contemporary civilization of well-being, even the arts tend to mingle, to lose their identity.

Martha Graham

I have heard stories that it was love at first sight for both of us, that we disappeared to a guest room at Merle's house, had our meals sent up, and didn't emerge for several days. This is absolutely untrue. I would never behave like that as a guest in someone's home. Carlos and I went to my beach house.

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