High Wire Quotes by Philippe Petit

9 High Wire quotes by Philippe Petit

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Philippe Petit offers nine brief reflections on the thrill of walking a tightrope, each a compact echo of his fearless artistry. These snippets give a quick taste of his aerial confidence.

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I am the poet of the high wire - I never do stunts; I do theatrical performances.

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I was born in a world of opera, theatre, films, poetry, art, and therefore, out of the wire, I made a stage.…

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I walk on the wire; it's my profession, and there are no two high wire walks alike.

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On a very long and very high wire, I will not hope to not be blown off by high winds. I will…

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On the high wire, within months, I'm able to master all the tricks they do in the circus, except I am not…

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As a high wire walker, I do not allow myself to 'leave the wire' during a performance.

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It is treacherous on a high wire to change your focus point and suddenly look down.

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I have been performing in the street for more than 50 years: magic for basically 60 years, and the high wire 45…

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It's very normal - when you're not used to the world of the high wire, it's very normal to be simply terrified.…

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I am a wire-walker. I can walk any time, anywhere - I'm indestructible.

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I have been performing in the street for more than 50 years: magic for basically 60 years, and the high wire 45 years. The…

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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.…

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To be able to create fully, it's maybe fine that you learn the rules, but you have to forget and to rebel against those…

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When a loved one disappears, you continue to live with the accompaniment of that person. One has to find a balance between joy and…

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You must not fall. / When you lose your balance, resist for a long time before turning yourself toward the earth. Then jump. /…

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When I was six years old, I fell in love with magic. For Christmas, I got a magic box and a very old book…

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I don't like to risk my life, so I prepare sometimes for months or sometimes for years. But sometimes after a walk, I look…

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When I perform outside, the major problem that could arise is strong wind.I spend months preparing for the types of wind that occur in…

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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,…

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Whenever other worlds invite us, whenever we are balancing on the boundaries of our limited human condition, that’s where life starts, that’s where you…

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