Marc Myers: When you crossed the wire connecting the Twin Towers, was there ever a moment when you felt even a little unsteady? Philippe Petit: No, I never felt it. The world of the wire-walker is the constant dance between the solidity of the wire and the great fragility. I test gravity's flavor in the air when I step on the wire. When I start, I refuse to feel the negativitywhich is to lose your life. I enjoy living, so I make sure I am prepared and rig the wires myself.
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