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Dancer and Choreographer Edward Villella Discusses his Life and Career.

Dancer and choreographer Edward Villella. Villella's new autobiography, "Prodigal Son," chronicles his rise as one of the best known male dancers and choreographers in the history of American ballet. It also looks at his often stormy working relationship with choreographer George Balanchine. (It's published by Simon and Schuster). (Interview by Marty Moss-Coane)

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Other segments from the episode on February 20, 1992

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 20, 1992: Interview with Edward Villella; Interview with Nancy Lieberman-Cline; Review of the film "Wayne's World."

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