In most every other country, 'body flying' more commonly known as BASE jumping is legal and looked upon as a beautiful art. Here in the United States, those of us who pursue human flight are treated as criminals and are… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
'The Man Who Can Fly' captures my quest for true human flight. This pursuit of the unknown and following dreams that may or may not be attained are the most important principles we portray in the National Geographic Special. — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
Thirty guys equals five percent die-off among active wingsuit base jumpers. That means there's a flaw in our system and you're an idiot if… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
Part of me says it's kind of crazy to think you can fly your human body. Another part of me thinks all of us… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
Climbing for me is about being free. It's just to move and be uninhibited and feel and tap into the connection with nature. — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
Most people in my life who didn't follow their dreams weren't happy. Their lives seem so strange. — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
I think my dad's dream really was just to have a good family, treat them well, to keep them together, and he did everything… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
I got a lot of inspiration and encouragement from my friend and ultra-runner Scott Jurek. — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
Often in normal life I'm just constricted to what I see, maybe, and hear. But when I climb and when I'm out in the… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
I don't have a lot of pressure on myself to be successful. I'm more of an artist. I just try to make myself more… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
In climbing, if you injure just one finger you can't do it. But with slacklining as long as you can walk, you can walk… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
When I was a little boy, my first memory was a flying dream. In my dream, I flew - and I also fell. I… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
More and more people seem to be separating from nature. I'm trying to go in a different direction. I'm getting closer and closer. — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
