I was crossing the English Channel with a carbon-fiber wing on my back. — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share Image
I always had the dream of flying, and the cheapest way is to become a skydiver. — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share Image
If the Wright brothers hadn't put their lives on the line, we would not be flying around the world these days. So… — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share Image
I would've never dreamt that my skydive would trigger such gushing enthusiasm. I still don't really understand exactly what I've accomplished, although… — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share Image
Normally, when I skydive, even in winter, I wear very thin gloves. I want to be flexible, with fast reactions. — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share Image
If you want to do something extraordinary, there's always risk involved. I was always willing to take that risk. — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share
I always feel the danger because you might always be subject to an unexpected or emergency event. — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share
As a little kid, I climbed a lot of trees because I always loved the bird's-eye view. — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share
People are fascinated about the world above them because it seems so out-of-reach. My jump gave them an opportunity to come along for the… — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share
I once wanted to be a stuntman. I was constantly on the front pages when I was a base jumper. But if I were… — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share
People should decide 'are you willing to spend all this money to go to Mars?' I think the average person on the ground would… — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share
I'm not an adrenaline junkie. It's never been about thrills for me. I'm just someone who loves a challenge. — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share
When I was standing there on top of the world, you become so humble, you do not think about breaking records anymore, you do… — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share
I feel comfortable with what I do and I guess that my girlfriend feels the same. — Felix Baumgartner Copy Share
