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 focus, I invent, I transform, I challenge, I attempt, I observe, I perform. Philippe Petit attemptchallengefocus Change image and share on social
Passion is the motto of all my actions. Philippe Petit actionmottopassion Change image and share on social
Every year, I am conscious of the anniversary of my 1974 World Trade Center walk. Philippe Petit anniversarycenterconscious Change image and share on social
If I have to make a self-portrait, I would put poetry and rebellion on the list. To be able to walk on a wire, to be able to juggle six hoops, you need focus, another word for tenacity, which is passion. Philippe Petit focushoopjuggle share on social
This moment where we think we rest, when the brain is floating, you know, in sleep, is actually a moment where I could be very creative in a very strange, uncontrolled way. Philippe Petit braincreativefloat Change image and share on social
Faith is what replaces doubt in my dictionary. Philippe Petit dictionarydoubtfaith Change image and share on social
My parents wanted me to have an honorable profession and not to be a jester. Philippe Petit honorablejesterparent Change image and share on social
The wire is a safe place for me to be. The street is not. Life is not. It's a rigorous and simple path. It's straight. You don't have meanders like, you know, on the ground, in life. Philippe Petit grindlifemeander Change image and 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
