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 would be very, very dangerous for a wire walker to experience fear while he is balancing on the wire. Fear has its place on earth, before and maybe after a high-wire walk, but not during for me. Philippe Petit balancedangerousearth 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
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
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
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 am a thief of knowledge, and in a survival way, I had to solve all the problems around me. Philippe Petit knowledgeproblemsolve Change image and share on social
Obsessed people are not humorless at all. Philippe Petit humorlessobsesspeople Change image and share on social
When art in general, and film in particular, succeeds is when it pulls you away onto a voyage. Then it's a good film. Philippe Petit artfilmgeneral 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
