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I think that Mr. Cunningham has said The only way to do it is to do it.” for many reasons. Firstly because he was a legend. He made so many different dance pieces that made him famous. In my opinion his quote means that if you are going to do something in this case it was dance then do it well, do it like you mean it. Secondly He has made a lot of fame, he has made a very big impact on the dance life. If Mr. Cunningham did not exist to the dance world then it would be very different. Lastly I think that he said this because it does not only revolve around dance it revolves around every sport. If you are going to do it go out and try your hardest.

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