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High Quotes by Philippe Petit
- Death frames the high wire. But I don’t see myself as taking risks. I do all of the preparations that a non-death seeker would do.
- I was thrown out of different schools because I was practicing my arts - magic, juggling, and the high wire.
- It is treacherous on a high wire to change your focus point and suddenly look down.
- It would be very, very dangerous for a wire walker to experience fear while he is balancing on the wire. Fear has its place on…
- On a very long and very high wire, I will not hope to not be blown off by high winds. I will have the certitude…
- I am the poet of the high wire - I never do stunts; I do theatrical performances.
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