Quotes by 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.”

Sometimes just being on a beach with my loved ones is all the adventure I need. I am a happy camper and continue to be a citizen of the world. I have yet to discover other cultures, other peoples dreams and treasures. I will always be a traveler who is discovering beautiful Gaia.

Adaption of the human body in space is not yet mastered. As soon as you hit space, you feel your body is going through a period of mutation. Theres no blood in your head; you have a hard time swallowing. Were not born to naturally be in space.

I always have traveled with a camera throughout my life, but I always had my old 35mm film camera. When I was training to go into space, the only equipment there was a digital camera. I went through a fast-track class on Earth. It actually was fun, though Im basically a dinosaur with computers.

Inside every adult theres still a child that lingers. Were happiness merchants - giving people the opportunity to dream like children.

Im a humanist. I always believed, even with Cirque du Soliel, that this is my way to contribute to a better world. I believe Im very privileged, but many people face the reality when they wake up in the morning of not having food or a glass of water. Lifes been good to me, and I believe you have to feed the circle of life.

I dont believe in pitfalls. I believe in taking risks and not doing the same thing twice.

Along the way, lets never forget that once we were children and that we were all playing together without distinction of skin color, society level, or where people come from. Adults need to remember to play and to be more childlike in our behavior. Weve forgotten what that childlike experience was like.

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 well achieve a better world.

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.

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.

Life is full of adventure. Theres no such thing as a clear pathway.

Were not afraid of risking what was our success yesterday in order to explore some new field. Were adventurous. We like the challenge of unknown territory, unknown artistic field, and thats what stimulates us.