Michael Flatley
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"Michael Ryan Flatley" is an American Irish stepdance/Irish dancer, choreographer and musician. He became internationally known for Irish dance shows Riverdance, Lord of the Dance (musical)/Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, and Celtic Tiger Live/Celtic Tiger.

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I'm not obsessed with how I look I just need to be really fit in order to dance.

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Whenever I hear, 'It can't be done,' I know I'm close to success.

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I'm not an egomaniac like a lot of people say. But I am the world's best dancer, that's for sure.

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I really retired from the Feet of Flames show because I had already begun work on a new show in my mind.

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I'm proud of my Irish heritage and culture and this show will feature a lot of Irish dancing.

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My heart is saddened with the news of the Pope's passing. He was truly the greatest man on the planet, the nearest to a saint.

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I would rather be having a burger and beers with my mates but I can't do that when I know I've got to dance.

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It wasn't for the money, God knows. If it was, I wouldn't need to be touring now.

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I think as an artist I strive to make people feel things, and move people, and I think that's what this show does.

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