“I believe in nurturing creativity and offering a haven for creators, enabling them to develop their ideas to the fullest. With more and more talented creators being drawn to Cirque in an environment that fulfills them, these are ideal to continue developing great new shows.” BelieveIdeasShowsI BelieveCreativityEnvironmentHavensIdealsCreatorI Believe InDevelopingOfferingNurturingEnablingCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“Our approach was very simple. It was about creating a universal language. A show that will be attractive toward every people coming from all over the world. And that was a big thing.” PeopleWorldShowsBigsLanguageSimpleApproachCreatingUniversalAttractiveBig ThingsUniversal LanguageCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“Our biggest goal is to continue to force ourselves to always start our creative work on a white page and not take advantage of past successes and challenging ourselves.” PastForceGoalChallengesWhiteCreativePagesAdvantageCreative WorkPast SuccessCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“We didn't reinvent the circus. We repackaged it in a much more modern way.” WayModernCircusCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“Well, I had an immense respect for Cirque du Soleil when I first say them in the '80s on a television show and just thought, you know, this group is really reinventing the circus, as you know. Because there wasn't three rings. There were no animals.” KnowsFirstsWellsShowsThreeAnimalGroupsTelevisionRingsImmense80sCircusTelevision ShowsReinventingCirque Du Soleil Author:Criss Angel
“Inside every adult there's still a child that lingers.” ChildrenStillsAdultsMerchantsCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“I love Buster Keaton. I was a big fan of the stunt shows at Universal Studios. I'm a huge Cirque du Soleil nut.” ShowsBigsFansHugeUniversalStudiosNutsBustersCirque Du SoleilUniversal Studios Author:Neil Patrick Harris
“Years ago nudity was not done in the United States. But during that late 1950s era in Vegas it began at the Tropicana, and spread to the other venues. Now the showgirls are going away again and Cirque du Soleil, the magic acts and the animal acts reign in Las Vegas. But I don't think you'll completely lose the boobie shows.” ThinkingYearsStatesDoneShowsLosesAnimalUnitedUnited StatesMagicLateYears AgoSpreadErasGoing AwayReignVegasLas VegasNudityVenuesCirque Du Soleil Author:Debbie Reynolds
“I am blessed for what I have, but I believed in it from the beginning. Today, the dream is the same: I still want to travel, I still want to entertain, and I most certainly still want to have fun.” WantStillsDreamTodayFunTravelBlessedHaving FunHostFunny TravelWant To TravelCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“I like to not be too involved in the beginning and during the process so as to keep this fresh look and be able to give constructive recommendation on the final production.” GivingLooksAbleProcessAirInvolvedFinalsProductionsConstructiveRecommendationsCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“We are in a position of financial and social power, and we could be agents of change in our society. Without pretension, I believe we could be a nice little gardener who takes care of the garden, and hopefully our neighbor will do the same. Then, maybe we'll achieve a better world.” WorldBelieveLittlesCareI BelieveSocialNiceAchievePositionGardenFinancialTake CareNeighborAgentsHopefullyOur SocietySocial ChangeGardenerPretensionCirque Du SoleilSocial Power Author:Guy Laliberte
“We are each but a quarter note in a grand symphony.” NotesQuartersSymphonyCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“The sun stands for energy and youth, which is what I thought the circus should be about.” ShouldEnergySunYouthCircusCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“I believe in pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps. I believe it is possible — I saw this guy do it once in Cirque du Soleil. It was magical.” BelieveGuyI BelieveSawsI Believe InPullingThis GuyBootstrapsCirque Du Soleil Author:Stephen Colbert
“We had every problems starting a big top could have. The tent fell down on the first day. We had problems getting people into the shows. It was only with the courage and arrogance of youth that we survived.” PeopleFirstsShowsProblemBigsYouthStartingArroganceSurvivedTentsCirque Du SoleilArrogance Of Youth Author:Guy Laliberte
“I have seen many successful people fail after they start fearing they might lose what they have built.” PeopleMightLosesSuccessfulFailingBuiltSuccessful PeopleCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“I don't believe in pitfalls. I believe in taking risks and not doing the same thing twice.” BelieveI BelieveRiskDon't BelieveI Believe InTaking RisksPitfallsCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“I'm starting on Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson show. So it's the equivalent of the Beatles' Love show they have, or the Elvis show. Which is exciting and terrifying all at the same time because it's such a huge responsibility. But that's why I took it on, because Mike was such a huge part of my career and life. we were friends for 20 years before he passed, since I was seven. So it's an opportunity for me to give back a little bit to his legacy.” GivingYearsLittlesShowsOpportunityBitsResponsibilityCareersHugeLittle BitExcitingSevenStartingLegacyGiving BackMikeBeatles LoveCareers And LifeCirque Du Soleil Author:Wade Robson
“Business is difficult. But it could be approached two ways: Seriously, or with the same way you're doing your job, with entertainment aspect, with pleasure, with fun. And we decided to try to make it as fun that we do our creativity.” WayTryingTwoJobsFunDifficultPleasureCreativityAspectDecidedEntertainmentTwo WaysTaxiCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“Inside every adult there's still a child that lingers. We're happiness merchants - giving people the opportunity to dream like children.” PeopleGivingChildrenStillsDreamOpportunityAdultsMerchantsCirque Du Soleil Author:Guy Laliberte
“When I was in the 9th grade, on Halloween night, when you're supposed to go and out and burn your city, my mom made me go to 'Cirque du Soleil.' I was kicking and screaming. This girl came out onstage, and I was instantly mesmerized. I dropped out of school and became obsessed with her. I saw the show, like, 70 times.” MadeShowsSchoolNightGirlCitiesSawsMomMy MomObsessedGradesHalloweenKickingThis GirlMesmerizedHalloween NightCirque Du Soleil Author:Troy Garity