Toni Basil

Creating a dance is like coming up with a Chuck Berry riff.

I don't mind having a one-hit wonder as long as I have a career in show business, which has been fabulous.

I have an inspired career other than just singing.

Mickey' is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a one-hit wonder.

I'm surprised by the success of anything I do, but it's gratifying when the public approves.

I've always been a dancer, and I will always be a dancer.

There's nothing better than being head cheerleader, let me tell you.

On my 'Mickey' video, I was the director, producer, choreographer, editor, singer - everything.

I did 'Viva Las Vegas' with Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret. By standing in for Ann-Margret for a week, I learned the feeling of being a star in a musical number.

Start dancing immediately. Run to the closest dance studio, and study the style of dance of the music you love. If you love hip-hop music, go to a hip-hop class. If you love salsa, take a salsa class. It will become infectious and you'll keep going back.

I love street and I love ballet and I love to convey what I can.

I grew up thinking of show business as a business.