Right after my Twin Towers walk, I was approached by hundreds of people, and I said no to all the offers. I could have become a millionaire overnight, obviously, but I said no, and I continue to be uninterested. Philippe Petit approachcontinuehundred share on social
I started putting a wire up in secret and performing without permission. Notre Dame, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the World Trade Center. And I developed a certitude, a faith that convinced me that I will get safely to the other side. If not, I will never do that first step. Philippe Petit bridgecentercertitude share on social
I have been performing in the street for more than 50 years: magic for basically 60 years, and the high wire 45 years. The beauty of it is that it's never the same. It's never easy. And yet, part of my art is to make it look easy. Philippe Petit artbasicallybeauty share on social
It's part of my life to feel like a criminal, to have eyes in my back and see if I'm being followed. It's a feeling that comes from street juggling because I have been arrested so many times. Philippe Petit arrestbackcriminal Change image and share on social
I, like everybody else, have a certain fear of heights, and I have to be very careful when I am in the clouds, but it is also what I love; it is my domain, so when you love something, you don't have fear. Philippe Petit carefulclouddomain share on social
As a high wire walker, I do not allow myself to 'leave the wire' during a performance. Philippe Petit highleaveperformance Change image and share on social
Of course, the slightest little mistake on the wire will deprive me of my life, so in that sense, yes, it is a dangerous profession. You have to pay attention; if not, you will lose your life. Philippe Petit attentiondangerousdeprive Change image and share on social
If I see three oranges, I have to juggle. And if I see two towers, I have to walk. Philippe Petit juggleorangetower Change image and share on social
Usually, when I walk on a wire, I inspect the anchor point on both sides before crossing. Philippe Petit anchorcrossinspect Change image and share on social
I love to remember the World Trade Centre walk, but it should not define me. Philippe Petit centredefinelove Change image and share on social