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'From the meticulously crafted methodology of elite performance, Almost Perfect is the instruction manual that helps readers implement the unshakeable discipline required to reach any true, life-changing goal. Erika Lemay's story turns sacrifices into opportunities.'
About the author
An internationally awarded artist and public personality,
Erika Lemay has become a beautifully disruptive icon in the world of live performance. She is the creator of Physical Poetry; a form of art that gained her worldwide recognition and accolades. Since the age of 11, Erika has performed on the most prestigious stages around the globe and extensively as a soloist guest star with Cirque du Soleil. Her TV performances have been seen by more than 400 million viewers worldwide, and her talent has been featured in international media, including Vanity Fair, Glamour Magazine, Hello Magazine, Le Figaro, and La Repubblica. Vanity Fair Italia nominated Erika as the New Queen of Circus in an interview featuring exclusive pictures by legendary photographer and Hollywood icon-maker Douglas Kirkland, whös latest book,
Physical Poetry Alphabet, is a tribute to her work. Erika is living proof that work ethic and daily discipline give one the freedom to live an extraordinary life. Today she is a coveted show director and public speaker, but above all, an unclassifiable artist. She lives with the love of her life, between Lisbon, Portugal, and Zurich, Switzerland.
Summary
'From the meticulously crafted methodology of elite performance, Almost Perfect is the instruction manual that helps readers implement the unshakeable discipline required to reach any true, life-changing goal. Erika Lemay's story turns sacrifices into opportunities.'
Foreword
Focus on connecting with anyone looking to upgrade their health, performance or career, particularly actors, dancers, and performersConnect with audience on Instagram (32.9K+ followers), Facebook (14.3K+ followers), and LinkedIn (3.2K+ followers)
Produce an aerial fashion shoot on top of Glacier 3000 and pitch to magazines
Produce videos and grow audience on YouTube (20.5K+ subscribers)
Submit to major industry reviewers, including Publisher’s Weekly and Foreword Reviews
Grow email list and continue distributing e-newsletter quarterly
Speak at business conferences such as Executive Master in Lean Lifestyle in Italy, and
Speak at arts conferences, classes, workshops, retreats, colleges, and universities
Target live TV, podcasts, and other forms of online and traditional media
Pursue a TedTalk placement
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"Erika is passion, grit and determination incarnate. Those who think these qualities are innate will be surprised when they read this inspiring book."
—Guy Laliberté | Founder of Cirque du Soleil and of Groupe Lune Rouge, recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
"Almost Perfect is a unique story that we can all learn from. It is a collection of advice applicable to your professional and personal life."
—Daniel Lamarre, CEO and President Cirque Du Soleil
"Almost Perfect brings us behind the scenes, where everyone falls and gets back on their feet. Erika Lemay is such an ethereal creature and strong personality. She made her dream come true with passion, talent, and determination. A great lesson for all of us in these hard times."
—Cristina Lucchini, Co-Editor VANITY FAIR ITALIA
"Erika Lemay is the poster child for extreme discipline and dedication to her craft. Her constant quest for perfection makes her admirable and endearing. Now with her new book Almost Perfect she inspires us to reach for the highest goals and dreams."
—Douglas and Francoise Kirkland
"Erika Lemay shares the secrets of excellence and success in her inspiring story. While this path is a very personal and solitary one, any person striving to make a difference in the world has confronted the very same questions, doubts, mistakes, and feelings of self-overestimation and underestimation. Almost Perfect portrays the very essence of the artist and, in general, of the overachiever who discovers the inevitable truth: perfecting oneself is not a coveted destination, but an eternal direction."
—Maestro Alvise Casellati | Conductor
