Man On Wire: Philippe Petit

[@diannebdee]

What a sweet and inspiring man he is. I've fallen in love with Mr. Petit since seeing "The Walk" then "Man on Wire". His zest for life and his views on many things is so uplifting and makes one think differently about many things. I love his attitude about teaching children. I agree with that. Too much we instruct children how to be instead of allowing them to experience things on their own terms. Bravo Mr. Petit.

[@winifredatwell3982]

I get dizzy standing on a chair. Philippe walked in the clouds. A simply amazing human being.

[@roberthibbit5437]

If their is one guy on this planet I look up to it's Philippe Petit......I watched in total amazement many years ago at the unbelievable feat he performed at the twin towers and it's stuck in my mind since then.......I've followed all that you have done....I am a street performer and play saxophone and what you have said makes me a better man......A one off person in this world.....I would give the world to shake your hand....By the way i'm 68 years old....but thanks to you I feel 21 again....regards Bob.....!

[@Ad-er5rc]

you saw him do the walk?

[@winifredatwell3982]

A magician without any trickery. He sees beyond the possible. He is a completely free spirit who exudes a deep appreciation of life. A very admirable human being.

[@katherinemchugh5919]

Again well put, a year later. I worked in NY for 3 years...how I wish to have seen this,,,or perhaps I would I have died from the jitters? !

[@jamesgirdller2842]

This man is brilliant. Just incredible.

[@mikedavis1227]

Just a fantastic, inspiring, freakin awesome person. So inspired and full of limitless, unique vision. He shows us how great humans have the capacity to be.

[@johnvrabec9747]

His comment on ending with a victory is so true. I have always done this since i was little. If I am playing computer games, or shooting free throws, practicing a song on my bass, I never end on a failure or a miss, or loss. I always try to end in victory.

[@Twister051]

Interview at 18:16 - Petit: "When you find a big wall, when you find a door locked, right?, don't give up! Learn how to pick a lock!"Interview at 18:40 - Petit: "So you can use lock picking as a metaphor to NOT to give up, and to always find a solution and sometimes the solution has to, you have to sneak into a little fissure of imperfection of the wall that has fell in front of you." Interview at 18:55 - Petit: "And I can assure you ALL the walls have their imperfection." In other words, "All obstacles can be overcome if you simply refuse to give up".The more I learn about this man the more I admire him.

[@onlylexus]

What is true art? Phillipe Petite is, and what he did in New York is ART! Phillipe Petite, one of my hero's, a man with an art form that is indescribable, truly profound and graceful beyond imagination. This man walked on a tightrope across the 2 world trade towers that were in New York, which is now "ground zero". Some may think he was crazy to do so, but I think it was true art in its purest form. After coming down from his walk on the rope, the New York police and journalists kept asking him the same stupid question "Why did you do it?" why? why?, there can be no such question, such a question is totally unnecessary and meaningless to ask. It is like asking a great mountaineer why he wants to stand on top of Everest, it is like asking why did Angelo paint his works of art? Art has nothing to do with "Why" it has more to do with the fact that it is there to be done, and more to do with the human spirit and what we are as humans, and what makes us human. When Phillipe Petite walked across the tightrope strung between the world trade centre, he became art, ART in its truest sense, in its most purest undiluted form. Even to their eyes the stunned onlookers, from way below, knew that something graceful and remarkable was taking place way above them, something extraordinary, something that made their hearts leap with utter amazement and with joy. I wish I had been there to witness this great man doing this. This man is the epitome of what humanity is, he is the man that spits in the face of death with a smile, and still lives to tell his graceful and elegant tale. I cry with tears at his art, and what he did in New York, why do I cry? I do not really know, tell me??

[@MrSing09]

Perfect 👌

[@agnesagni]

As a person with ADHD, listening to him feels like redemption. l treasure his philosophy, attitude to creating and life. What a beautiful human being! ❤

[@VladSicoe]

I would love to some day meet him. It would be a pretty interesting conversation. He seems like a wonderful human being.

[@corneliuscornia4436]

The Greatest Man ever lived,period.

[@baranhazar4674]

He is a legend... That's All I can Say About him

[@MrGumshoes]

This is the first time seeing,hearing,and watching THE wire walk. Who IS this guy?...I CAN'T STOP CRYING🤤..... god

[@marissatamayo3699]

Great guy Philippe Petit.. after hearing him I would like to read his books. Thank you for posting this.

[@tiffprendergast]

Read it!

[@dallasru5535]

should’ve got a standing ovation for a dropping all the wisdom

[@mattw8374]

One word describes Philippe....Passion. (absolutely fascinating)

[@jethrod2637]

The interviewer sounds just like David Letterman. Man on wire is an awesome movie. Petit is quite a character.

[@offthewallproductionsltd6326]

+JETHRO D That's Dave's brother Larry.

[@mattriggle]

Can't get past the Letterman thing. Even his jokes.

[@sarahalcide8896]

'' all the walls have imperfection'' that is powerful

[@QassimoveTV]

This man is a LEGEND Amazing!!

[@martincummings7886]

Apart from his amazing skills, Phillip Petit is an incredibly astute man, speaks very intelligently and great insight into life..!!

[@homerorocks]

Is the best of the best,without doubts.

[@deeplycynical8592]

A free-spirit if ever there was one.

[@uniquer.5922]

One day, I'd love to meet him. There are countless directions that our conversations could go.

[@krell2130]

...but not down!

[@rickprusak9326]

God was definitely holding Phillip in His hands when he was walking the wire at the twin tower's. Nobody does wondrous thing's on their own. God always has the whole world in His hands - and holds us too.

[@corneliuscornia4436]

Agreed.👍

[@andew8922]

You are a human being don't define yourself by your job title that brother gets what it's all about

[@PacoOtis]

Did the interviewer get torpedoed on this? It is almost as if he is not prepared! Thanks for the effort as Petit is "the man!"

[@Thek0easy]

Interesting. This guy has a different way of thinking

[@ozozoz111]

Amazing!

[@arncj18]

his accent is so cute

[@wenchangeljac6343]

Could I ask a question? Philippe mentioned in this interview about a time he realised that when he was juggling, he was utterly focused on that activity only in order to be the best. I was reading Paula Radcliffe's autobiography. Paula won the London marathon 3 years in a row in a time of around 2hrs 15mins. In her book she talks about how she was training for this incredible feat at the same time as being at University. She said that she KNEW she was going to get a first class Honours degree because she knew that she just had to put in the hours and study hard. She achieved that goal. So Paula was focused on TWO massive goals at the same time and she achieved them both. Philippe seems to suggest that focus on ONE goal makes you the best at that particular thing. What do you think?? I would be interested in your experience/ feedback...

[@Interspirituality]

I think the fewer the better … depth not width, eh

[@mphobosupeng5028]

This man is a genius

[@katherinemchugh5919]

Agreed, just watched it today...whew!

[@realisticthinking3490]

the man is a philosopher he is not a common sort for sure

[@XX-tq1oe]

I cant understand why he would walk across WTC doesn't make sense

[@deeplycynical8592]

33X 33X. I think his brain's wired differently which'd show up on a PET scan

[@janmichaelandersen5961]

Why climb Mount Everest ?

[@PeterOzanne]

So, why do you do anything in your life? Because it makes you feel good, right? Don't tell me you have never achieved anything, even small things like learning to ride a bike.

[@tiffprendergast]

Read his book 📖

[@angelarios8545]

Philip Petit is an inspiration. Not a fan of the interviewer.

[@ciksu1156]

is that petit

[@XX-tq1oe]

@ 9.: 30 that's an evil laugh

[@bellavia5]

I;m nit to keen on the story of Icarus -flying too close to the sun. It feels inhibitive.

[@tricorntom2254]

Phillipe is great! A true artist with wisdom for other artists. Plus I love the way he nimbly tap dances aroundthis pompous ass of an interviewer. I was actually hoping Phillippe would pick his pocket!

[@dougandrewsmusic]

Inspired me to write this song and music video: bit.ly/1WmCfOy Thank you Phillipe!

[@johnnyfigueroa139]

I agree" And He's uncompa

[@fredbissnette3104]

no is not in his vocabulary