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 that such could not happen.
Philippe PetitRead
I was born in a world of opera, theatre, films, poetry, art, and therefore, out of the wire, I made a stage. That's why they call me a high wire artist.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Philippe Petit describes his artistic roots that inspire his high wire performances.
In this quote, Philippe Petit reflects on how his upbringing in a rich cultural environment filled with opera, theatre, and art has shaped his identity as a high wire artist. He emphasizes the influence of these artistic forms on his craft, suggesting that his performances are a manifestation of the diverse artistic inspirations he has absorbed throughout his life.
Themes
ArtPerformanceCreativityTheatreInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
During an art exhibition, someone could use this quote to discuss the importance of artistic influences.
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All quotes →Many people use the words 'death defying' or 'death wishing' when they talk about wire-walking. Many people have asked me: 'So do you have a death wish?' After doing a beautiful walk, I feel like punching them in the nose. It's indecent. I have a life wish.
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It's very easy to walk on a wire if you spend a whole lifetime practicing for it.
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I am not up there by chance. I am there by choice. And I know the wire. And I know my limits. And I am a madman of details.
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It is treacherous on a high wire to change your focus point and suddenly look down.
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If I had been born in the circus, my parents would have pushed me on that little high wire at four years old. That's when the body is most limber to learn those acrobatics.
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