142 Quotes by Philippe Petit

I was never part of the sailing circle, but I enjoy when I'm invited to sail.

I would not describe my personality. And I think when you describe people, you are making a mistake. That's not how they are; that's how you perceive them at that moment. It's limiting in front of something that is magnificent and unlimited: life.

I would like to continue to tell stories of what I did in a biographical way, so I will continue to write.

Wire-walking in performance is one thing - I never fell, of course. If I had, I wouldn't be here talking about it.

Usually, when I walk on a wire, I inspect the anchor point on both sides before crossing.

When art in general, and film in particular, succeeds is when it pulls you away onto a voyage. Then it's a good film.

What I think tailors the creativity of most people are the rules that we learn from the age we are very small - in school, our parents.

There is a child inside me that wants to come out and do something to surprise all the adults.

Truly, from a very early age, I started distancing myself from other kids, not out of willingness, but just out of the nature of my energy. I liked to do things solely, and I already had a taste of the quest for perfection, which is unusual in a little kid.