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JM Member	posted July 16, 2001 18:22 Yes, Stuart, you're right. I stand most humbly corrected. Off to light the candles on my Lord of the Prance shrine... IP: Logged
Azlan Administrator	posted July 17, 2001 07:42 Flatley's modesty is further explored in this review by Anita Amirrezvani: quote: Slightly stale `Feet of Flames' still sizzles ANITA AMIRREZVANI, San Jose Mercury News ``Welcome to the world's greatest dance show!'' That was the immodest opening to Michael Flatley's latest dance extravaganza, ``Feet of Flames,'' which played to about 10,000 enthusiastic fans Sunday night at San Jose's Compaq Center. More IP: Logged
angela Member	posted July 18, 2001 09:29 There are some students from CORK COUNTY who come into the library(where I work for now)to surf the internet-I mentioned Michael Flatly to one of them and the guy almost gagged!!! He cant stand him;he says some Irish folks feel the same way;;funny how a celeb isnt sometimes appreciated in their own homeland;sorta the way Jerry Lewis isnt fully appreciated here, but is overseas. Anyway the guy says MF has a place in Cork;I know he originally from Chicago but I guess raised in IRELAND. IP: Logged
Stuart Sweeney Administrator	posted July 18, 2001 09:32 I always though that the Irish had excellent taste in the Arts and Culture. So thanks Angela for a confirmation of this point. [This message has been edited by Stuart Sweeney (edited July 18, 2001).] IP: Logged
angela Member	posted July 18, 2001 10:11 NOW AS FOR ME(Stuart)-okay- I LIKE HIM ALOT(dont throw anything please!!!) IP: Logged
Basheva Moderator	posted July 22, 2001 14:32 From the Houston Chronicle: Believe it or not quote: Courtesy of the Feet of Flames press kit: In February 1998, Flatley became the fastest dancer on Earth, with 35 taps in one second. MORE... Also with some audio: Michael Flatley returns with his 'Feet of Flames' By MOLLY GLENTZER quote: IF his math is right, Michael Flatley should be invisible by the time his 20-city Feet of Flames tour smokes up Compaq Center on Friday. No, he hasn't been charred while tapping through the inferno of his latest dance extravaganza. MORE... [This message has been edited by Basheva (edited July 22, 2001).] IP: Logged
angela Member	posted July 23, 2001 11:53 Thanks Basheva-the 1st item? Pretty mean spirited;the second-I didnt know he left Riverdance cause of money/artistic disputes...too bad-but he's donealright hasnt he? I'd like to see him ONE last time before he retires. IP: Logged
Basheva Moderator	posted July 23, 2001 12:11 From the Los Angeles Times: DANCE REVIEW Flash and Spectacle Aplenty From Flatley By JENNIFER FISHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES quote: Evidently, you either "get" Michael Flatley and his world of good-versus-evil Irish hybrid spectacle dancing or you don't. Here's what happens when you do: He looks like he's coming right at you, just you--and that he likes you--when he strides to the edge of the stage and drops to his knees, dressed in glitter-studded, late-Elvis finery (if Elvis had succumbed to a bare midriff and very high silver heels on his boots). MORE... IP: Logged
angela Member	posted July 23, 2001 12:42 A TOUCH of sarcasm in that review too-just a touch...... IP: Logged
Azlan Administrator	posted July 29, 2001 22:38 Tell us it ain't so, Michael... quote: Michael Flatley hangs up his dancing shoes LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Irish star Michael Flatley, who brought Irish folk dance to a worldwide audience, is retiring from dancing, his spokeswoman said on Sunday. More IP: Logged
Marie Moderator	posted July 30, 2001 08:22 Rick Loughran, The Province Michael Higgins - National Post, 30/07/01: quote: He has been accused of having a huge ego but says: "I've said this before and I'll say it again. People mistake ego for self-confidence. I would say that you need to have an enormous amount of self-confidence to face 10,000 people on your own every night. That's not an easy thing to do. And if you're not confident at your job, you could never do that. You could just never do that. The more confidence you have, the more willing you are to walk on the edge and be out there in front of them" more... IP: Logged
Azlan Administrator	posted July 31, 2001 07:18 The view from Ireland: quote: Flatley hangs up his dancing shoes Joe Humphreys, Irish Times The flamboyant former Riverdance star, Michael Flatley, has announced the end of his dancing career. The 43 year-old American-born dancer has said his performance last night in Dallas, Texas, marking the end of his Feet of Flames world tour, would be his last in public. More IP: Logged
angela Member	posted August 01, 2001 08:45 Just as I was reading this article at work-that guy I mentioned from CORK came in! I said "guess whom I'm reading about? Michael Flately-he said-HE applauds his retirement!! IP: Logged
LMCtech Moderator	posted August 01, 2001 13:50 Truthfully, I will miss him. I will have to find someone else on whom to place all of my contempt. I like to find one person for that, because it leaves my mind open to all other things. I'm open for suggestions. IP: Logged
angela Member	posted August 01, 2001 15:47 I'll miss him too-but I GENUINELY LIKED him as a performer-he looked like he was having FUN onstage! Would have LOVED to see him in person! IP: Logged
Red Shoes Member	posted August 05, 2001 05:49 I have the video of Riverdance, and it's lovely, but I think Mr. Flatley just got too big for his boots, so I won't miss him. IP: Logged
Red Shoes Member	posted August 05, 2001 06:08 www.geocities.com/SoHo/7022/mikeart.htm Feast your eyes on these art-inspired pics of the man. My personal favourite is The Awakening of Narcissus, after JW Waterhouse, but then I'm a Pre-Raphaelite fan. If I knew how to put it up here I would. The one of our leather-trousered hero with Elvis is also a gem. IP: Logged
Stuart Sweeney Administrator	posted August 05, 2001 06:48 LMCtech, I have a suggestion for a new hate target for you - Joachim Cortez. In fact he was probably never as good a dancer as Flatley was and his pop-Flamenco is alesssuccessful idea than the Riverdance Irish ensemble style, which does have a lot of power. Flamenco in Armani just looks silly. IP: Logged
Basheva Moderator	posted August 05, 2001 07:42 Red Shoes - I enjoyed that site - gave me a good laugh. I would get it and put it up here but it might be covered by copyright laws....so I hesitate. But, thanks for the chuckle. IP: Logged
LMCtech Moderator	posted August 20, 2001 13:59 I've been on Vacation for the last few weeks so I just now got your suggestion, Stuart. Thanks. I don't know much about this guy, looks like I'll have to serch it out. Any suggestions on where to look first? IP: Logged
Azlan Administrator	posted August 20, 2001 18:56 LMCtech, I believe our dear Stuart is away again. A couple weeks ago it was to some castle in Scotland; this time he's off to a regatta. But here's what I dug up right here on C-D, using the search feature (in the upper left corner of the page): Joaqu�n Cort�s IP: Logged
LMCtech Moderator	posted August 21, 2001 13:02 Thanks for the info! Fascinating. I hope he comes to SF so I can cringe for myself. IP: Logged
Azlan Administrator	posted October 30, 2001 08:29 quote: Dance Sensation Flatley to Speak at Oxford Union Reuters on Yahoo! News LONDON (Reuters) - Dance star Michael Flatley, who brought Irish folk dance to a worldwide audience, will address Oxford University's venerable debating chamber tonight. More IP: Logged
trina Moderator	posted October 31, 2001 07:40 It will be interesting to see how Mr. Flately is received by this somewhat erudite group. Will he emerge victorious, or will they make mincemeat of him? [This message has been edited by trina (edited October 31, 2001).] IP: Logged
LMCtech Moderator	posted October 31, 2001 11:31 Oh, to be a fly on the wall. IP: Logged

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