Activity Quote by Philippe Petit

“Art is maybe a subversive activity. There is a certain rebellion when you are an artist at heart, even if only in the art of living.”

Philippe Petit

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

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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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