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Mark Cuban: Why I'm Doing 'Dancing with the Stars' on ABC

Authored by Mark Cuban on September 8, 2007 - 10:07pm.
The first question every always ask me is "Why?" Why would I do it? The answer is simple. Because I can. It actually is more surprising to me that some people would even think twice if asked to participate on the show. I'm the first to admit that I'm the luckiest guy in the world. I can honestly say I wake up every morning with a smile knowing what a wonderful family, friends and life I have. It's the exact same way I felt when I was broke.

Money makes so many things in life easier, but it can't buy you a positive outlook on life. Fortunately, how any of us approaches each of our days is completely up to us. It's not something you can buy or sell. It's not hard to put a smile on your face every day, but for some reason some people find it impossible to do. Not me.

The opportunity to do something unique that makes me smile is something I try not to pass up, Dancing with the Stars is just that.

It's not about how well I can dance. Its about the opportunity to compete at something I enjoy. Its about doing something that makes me smile every minute I'm doing it or even thinking about it.

Why am I competing on Dancing with the Stars ? Because its an opportunity to have a blast. Its a blast practicing. 2,3, 4 or more hours just blaze by is if its just minutes. Its hysterical what they are going to make me wear. Yesterday I felt like they had found Ricky Ricardos garage sale and bought up his clothes just for me. I'm going to be out there to win, but I promise you no one is going to be having a better time than me. I can promise you that.

When I'm 90 years old and talking to my grand kids and hopefully great grand kids, I won't be the grandparent who tells them about the things I wished I had done and how they should experience life, I will be the grandparent with tons of great stories that hopefully inspires them to live their lives to the fullest .

That's why I'm doing Dancing with the Stars.

Mark Cuban

This piece was originally published on Mark's blog Blog Maverick and is posted on DMW with the author's permission. Mark's bio can be viewed here. The views expressed in this post are the author’s own, and do not represent the views of Digital Media Wire.

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Published in DMW Daily, September 10, 2007
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Comments

And Even More Than That, Mark

Submitted by anonymous (not verified) on September 9, 2007 - 3:00am.
Your family will be so proud of you.

Mark Cuban

Submitted by anonymous (not verified) on September 9, 2007 - 3:38pm.
I was friends with Mark in college at IU. He was always a guy who would try anything and have a great time doing it no matter what! I remember Mark in full costume as KISS for a HALLOWEEN party with some of his buddies ( I even have pictures!) Also he was a great disco dancer who taught us line dancing!!!! I cant wait to see him with KYM! GOOOOO MARK!! YOUR BIGGEST FAN

mark cuban

Submitted by anna calleja (not verified) on November 16, 2007 - 7:44am.
Just wanted to say that I was glad to see you participate on Dancing With The Stars. I voted for you and voted my husbands votes for you, each time you danced. Why, because I thought it was a really good thing you did, being vulnerable to so many eyes and comments when you didn't have to do such a thing and knowing you did not excell at dancing. You were very brave and a good example to all! You seem like a great guy and I was sorry to see your votes decline. Best Regards.

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