I have a fear of water, believe it or not. To put a wire 12 feet over a swimming pool frightens me. I don't like water. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes fear foot frighten
My time is always divided when I prepare for a wire walk. First I dream, technically and artistically, and then I go to work, and I am the master rigger, climbing trees and ladders and constructing. Only then I change my cap and become the performer. Philippe Petit artisticallycapchange share on social
Many people use the words 'death defying' or 'death wishing' when they talk about wire-walking. Many people have asked me: 'So do you have a death wish?' After doing a beautiful walk, I feel like punching them in the nose. It's indecent. I have a life wish. Philippe Petit askbeautifuldeath share on social
My journey has always been the balance between chaos and order. Philippe Petit balancechaosjourney Change image and share on social
Fear follows crime and is its punishment. Voltaire crimefearpunishment Change image and share on social
From a good lie in the middle of a fairway bunker, I'll make the same swing as I do from an average fairway lie. I'll dig my feet in slightly and keep my lower body stable so I won't slip, but I don't change my club selection or setup. It's only when the ball is sitting down in the sand that I'll make some modifications. Ernie Els averageballbody share on social
I'm not likely to be attracted to characters I've already done. I have to be almost frightened by the possibility of taking it on. Over the years, I realise I must enjoy walking that edge; I keep doing it. Mark Harmon attractcharacteredge share on social