claim: Salman Rushdie is a German politician.
evidence: Mathieu Laplante is a producer , director , choreographer , and former circus performer .. producer. Film producer. director. Theatre director. choreographer. Choreography ( dance ). circus performer. Circus. He was a world-renowned gymnast from the age of 8 through 15 before joining Cirque du Soleil .. gymnast. Gymnastics. Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil. He has worked on stage with artists such as Michael Jackson , Peter Gabriel , and Janet Jackson .. Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson. Peter Gabriel. Peter Gabriel. Janet Jackson. Janet Jackson. He is best known for his work with Cirque-style shows .. He began performing with Cirque du Soleil at the age of 16 and directed his first Cirque-style show at the age of 26 .. Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil