Truly, from a very early age, I started distancing myself from other kids, not out of willingness, but just out of the nature of my energy. I liked to do things solely, and I already had a taste of the quest for perfection, which is unusual in a little kid. Philippe Petit agedistanceearly share on social
On one day of the week, I relax - which is not true, I work furiously on other things. 'Relax' is not a word to me. Philippe Petit dayfuriouslyrelax Change image and share on social
When a loved one disappears, you continue to live with the accompaniment of that person. One has to find a balance between joy and sorrow. Philippe Petit accompanimentbalancecontinue Change image and share on social
For me, since I have a life wish, not a death wish, for me, I was not gambling my life. I was doing something much more beautiful. I was carrying my life across. Philippe Petit beautifulcarrydeath Change image and share on social
Fame was never something I was seeking in my artistic journey. It's to be used as a tool for an artist to break open doors and keep creating. That's how I enjoyed fame in '74; it was not just for the emptiness of being famous. Philippe Petit artistartisticbreak share on social
I was in art school once a week from six to 16, which was essential in shaping my artistic sensitivity. Philippe Petit artartisticessential Change image and share on social
I am the poet of the high wire - I never do stunts; I do theatrical performances. Philippe Petit highperformancepoet Change image and share on social
If a leaf fell from a tree, I'd stop juggling and play with the leaf. I went to my prop bag and got a little bandage and stuck the leaf back on the tree. People loved it. Philippe Petit backbagbandage Change image and share on social
When you are a young person, the world is yours. You can do the impossible. Philippe Petit impossiblepersonworld Change image and share on social
I needed more knowledge in rigging and knotting. I started collecting books on knots and really learning more and more. That's how it started. And also in magic, of course. With a piece of rope, you can do magic. Philippe Petit bookcollectknot share on social