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.

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This quote highlights the speaker's initial admiration for Cirque du Soleil in the 1980s. They were intrigued by how the group was reimagining traditional circus performances. Unlike the typical three-ring setup and animal acts commonly associated with the circus, Cirque du Soleil brought a fresh approach by focusing on human acrobatics and eliminating animals from their shows. This shift in perspective ultimately made a lasting impression on the speaker, who recognized the innovation and creativity behind Cirque du Soleil's reinvention of the circus.

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