Maximum number of photos in iPhoto?

I have almost 20,000 photos in my iPhoto, and I have noticed that when I open iPhoto, and during some processes, I get the beach ball for a bit. I have been thinking about splitting my library into two or more libraries. I have rebuilt everything many times, that does not help. Anyone out there have some thoughts on this?
thanks, Bruce

In addition to Terence's excellent suggestions look at the tip at the end of my signature. It may help prevent severe organizational loss due to damage/corruption of the iPhoto database file, Library6.iPhoto.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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It is a choice - if you do NOT import them then you will be responsible for all future management - deleting, etc. Moving to a different location or computer is much more difficult if you reference your photos instead of importing them.
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