I was an 11 year old living in New York City when Philippe Petit walked across the Twin Towers. With a lifetime ahead of me, I thought what Petit accomplished was going to happen a lot & be a regular part of life's journey. 50 years later, I've learned that Petit's magical feat would be the most extreme of exceptions.
I watched the movie about this, "The Walk" in 3D and, yeah, the highwire scenes were freaky. If you have access to a Quest VR headset and watch it (in 3D, not 2D) you'd swear you were stepping off that tower. Excellent movie.
I love what he said about the Twin Towers: "They're still alive...you carry them inside you." That is what I do with the Towers every day. Thank you, Philipe!!
🏵️THE GOSPEL OF WORD OF ALMIGHTY GOD "the Salvation of the last day that Christ brought the second and last incarnation of His new and holy name" fulfillment of the prophecy that the Lord Jesus Christ said "All that the Father hath is in Me, therefore I say that the SPIRIT shall receive of Me that which He SHALL REVEAL it to you." (John 16:15) Almighty God said Thus in the Age of the Law, JEHOVAH was the name of God, and in the Age of Grace, the name JESUS represented God. In the Last Days, His name is ALMIGHTY GOD --- the Almighty. And He uses His POWER to GUIDE man, conquer man, achieve man, and ultimately, end the Age, "I once identified as JEHOVAH. I was also called the MESSIAH, once people called Me JESUS, the Savior because they loved and respected Me. But NOW I am no longer the JEHOVAH, OR JESUS that people have known in the past. I AM the God who RETURNS in the Last Days, will bring the AGE to the END. I am the God who RISEN from the ends of the earth, I am full of My whole Disposition and Full of Authority, Honor, and Glory. People have never shared in Me, have never known Me and always know nothing of My Disposition. From the creation of the world until NOW, no one has seen Me. This is the God who appears to man in the Last Days but is HIDDEN to men, REAL and TRUE, like a blazing sun and a blazing fire, full of POWER and overflowing authority. There is not a person or thing that My WORDS cannot condemn and there is not a person or thing that cannot be PURIFIED by BURNING fire. Eventually all nations will be blessed because of My WORDS, and will also BE CRUSHED to pieces because of My WORDS. In this way everyone in the LAST DAY TIME will see that I am the SAVIOR who RETURNS. I AM the ALMIGHTY GOD who conquers all mankind. And for man, I am the one who was once the SACRIFICE for SIN, but in the last days, I will also be the flames of the sun that will burn all things, as well as the sun of righteousness that will reveal all things.☀️ That is My work in the last days. I have taken this NAME and I HAVE this disposition, so that all people may see that I am a RIGHTEOUS GOD, and I am the BURNING SUN, and the BURNING FIRE. This is so that everyone will WORSHIP ME, the only TRUE GOD. And so they will see My TRUE FACE: I am not only the God of the Israelites, and I am not only the redeemer ------ I AM THE GOD OF ALL CREATION IN ALL HEAVEN AND EARTH AND OCEAN. " From the "The WORD Appears in the Flesh" His home and kingdom stands and can be seen in our midst, RUclips! and can also download 'Apps' "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD" 💐 All is led from it because here is the food that will satisfy all and water that will flow into the whole person of anyone so that from this food and water all may recognize the guidance of God throughout his Rule over mankind. (John 16: 7,13-14) "But you must KNOW the TRUTH. My departure is for your good, because the DEFENDER will not come to you if I do not go away. But if I am gone, I WILL SEND Him to you. But WHEN the SPIRIT of TRUTH COMES, He will guide you into ALL the TRUTH from GOD. For what He SAYS is not of Himself, but what He hears, and He will tell you what will happen in the future. He will honor me because the SPIRIT WILL RECEIVE from Me what He WILL REVEAL to you. "
From 1971 to 1975, I attended the oldest Catholic High School in the United States, La Salle Academy, in the Bowery section of Manhattan. While there, I was on the varsity track team. Many of our runs were down to Battery Park (the Southernmost tip of Manhattan). On them, we would go right by the still being built World Trade Center complex. This area was known for the gusty and swirling winds coming off New York Harbor. I can only imagine what the winds were like being 1,368 feet up walking a high-wire. For this reason, when I first heard of Philippe Petit doing this on August 7, 1974, I couldn't believe it. Bravo Philippe Petit. Mark R. Elsis
That’s the thing that gets me. Adjustments for the wind are one thing when just talking about the wire and concentration. It’s the fact that you have your cables attached to two buildings that are also swaying with that wind. This takes super human concentration and discipline to pull off just one time, let alone 8.
I remember seeing his documentary years ago. Caused me much anxiety just watching him complete that incredible high wire walk. So happy to hear he is still alive!
Petit’s legendary walk is by far the most beautiful and artistic crime the world has ever known. Even the NYPD were in awe when they witnessed his epic walk.
@@kenneththorberg6914the NYPD were sent up to the roof of the trade center to arrest him for trespassing on federal property. When they saw him on the tightrope they immediately ignored arresting him and watched him keep walking until he was finished. For them it was a once in a lifetime opportunity more than it was a crime.
@@Chatterbox-94 They most certainly did not "ignore arresting him." They couldn't get to him without toppling him (and possibly themselves) off the wire, so they waited for him to finish. And while I'm sure they enjoyed the show in the meantime, they ultimately DID arrest him.
His walk was the most incredible and daring thing he ever did. Every time I watch his documentary I'm reminded of the man who accomplished the greatest stunt the world has ever seen.
His 'coup' was just the day before Nixon went on air to resign. The country was DOWN, seriously in spirit. Aside from the sordid details revealed in the Watergate hearings, the last days of Vietnam still hung in the nation's conscience. This walk, this DANCE of this French poet was so elevating. More than a rebel or a distraction, he was a latter-day angel, a Lafayette liberating our spirits. I was in SOHO & saw it. I watch now with tears & sweaty palms. How hauntingly sad the buildings are.
I remember being a little kid living in Queens, going to the WTC. We weren't allowed up to the top because the upper floors were not completed, yet this man made it to the roof and did this amazing thing. I remember watching the news of his arrest and when the judge fined him $1.10, a penny for each floor, I was so happy for him.
I went to his even August 7 I snuck and and snuck thru the back after and got to meet Philippe he was a very nice guy I told him he inspired me and he was Happy to hear that I’m 21 now I was 7 when I first discovered his story and I was always fascinated and one of my dreams was to always meet him 1 day and on August 7,2024 my dream came true Thank U Philippe 💯
the best thing that can happen to a man is to discover your purpose in life. This man has surely found his purpose. Watching him is beautiful. This is inspiring. He will do that for free anytime anyday and that's what brings him joy and peace.
My mom remembered this, she stated to me she had a medical appointment that day, early in Lower Manhattan. She said Omg! Lol! She called my father on a public phone.
How the f*ck is it "inspring?" Risking death in a pointless stunt just to impress other people? If he was doing something useful while risking death, that might be inspiring.
I remember as a teenager walking past Central Park & a man had ropes tied between 2 Old Fashioned Lampposts...some people were laughing at him, others (like myself) were mesmerized & wondering why was he practicing so intently.... I remember "cutting class" when WE REALIZED THAT SAME MAN IS NOW WALKING A TIGHTROPE BETWEEN "THE TWIN TOWERS"!!! Those WERE "THE DAYS"!!! 👍👍👽
I was born in 2000, so I was only a year old when 9/11 happened. However, I know how deeply the Twin Towers meant to so many people around the world, including Phillippe Petit. This guy is forever a legend, keeping the legacy and memories of the Twins Towers alive and well. As majestic as the current WTC complex is with Freedom Tower, I can only imagine what it would be like if the Twin Towers were still there today.
This brings back memories for me. I saw Phillipe on that wire live on the news. I was just four years old when I sat on my dad's lap, watching in awe. I was scared he was going to fall. It's so nice to see that Phillipe is still walking the wire in 2024. What an amazing human being! 🙂
@@thomasdeturk5142honestly considering they survived a full speed commercial plane crashing through it and still surviving as long as they did with the intense heat melting the steel, and managing to fall straight down I’d say they were designed very tough, other than the safety things
The towers where actually built to withstand a plane collision from a Boeing jet @@thomasdeturk5142 however, the plane used to destroy it was the newer models that surpassed the maximum of the towers.
Thank you Philippe!! We will always love you dear brother. Those towers were put there just for you to write your poetry in the sky ❤ Happy 50th anniversary!
it's so amazing to see when people are passionate about something and what they can do with their strong intentions! Loved to watch this story after reading an old news article about it.
I'm absolutely in love with his paint chart shirt at 1:26. He's also a brilliant artist. It's amazing he was able to set this up without authorities noticing. A man still living his passion. A lesson for the rest of us?
Yeah. Good for this guy. I'm so profoundly vexed by heights that I was only able to make it 2 minutes in before just looking at the pictures had my head spinning to the point I had to grab my desk. Wow.
I’ve watched both the documentary and movie about Philippe many times. I cannot get through my head how he had not only the skill, but even more so the courage to do that walk in 1974. I’m not generally afraid of heights as long as I feel secure. A harness, a large metal guard rail, etc. But without those my hands and feet sweat uncontrollably, my legs turn to jelly, and I lose my balance. Even at heights of maybe only 20-30 feet. So the height of the twin towers? On nothing but a metal wide? With winds? 🤯 What human beings are capable of is astounding. I feel like such a weak failure compared to people like Philippe.
Amazing and inspiring. I was not alive for the first one. But im sure that seeing a human do something so spectacular, allowed for a moment's escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and the negativity on our news stations, which was this man's goal
We saw that on tv I was a teenager it was amazing everyone watching in Amezement they let him go they told him he had to do a show for the children somewhere in the city..😃
Philippe is an amazing guy incredibly brave to be on a wire so high up. Also the story on how he got on top of the twin towers to set the wire up is also incredible.
Can't believe this dude is still alive.
He's 74 now
Lasted longer than the buildings by a quarter century, RIP never forget never forgive
@thepatriarchy819 don't let the Jews know
Heck, I can't believe he is still walking tightrope at his age.
Why wouldn't he be alive now?
Back and forth 8 times????? Philippe Petit has a fearlessness that is incomprehensible to me.
Apparently he said he wasn’t scared as he ‘knew he wouldn’t fall’. 😮. He is however scared of spiders..
Well when he walked across the twin towers on a tight rope he laid down on his back a few times. That’s just insane
Cops didn't get to him until then?!
8 times between the Twin Towers??
I was an 11 year old living in New York City when Philippe Petit walked across the Twin Towers. With a lifetime ahead of me, I thought what Petit accomplished was going to happen a lot & be a regular part of life's journey. 50 years later, I've learned that Petit's magical feat would be the most extreme of exceptions.
LOL that's actually pretty funny, but yea this absolutely bonkers. I can't imagine seeing this in person. That's awesome
When you find God in your heart everything becomes magic. It's time for humanity to awaken.
Bro has magical feet for real. No Diddy.
I can’t look at these photos without thinking I’m about to fall myself
I lost my balance and I'm sitting in a chair
Yo too weak. Your mind is confused
I watched the movie about this, "The Walk" in 3D and, yeah, the highwire scenes were freaky. If you have access to a Quest VR headset and watch it (in 3D, not 2D) you'd swear you were stepping off that tower. Excellent movie.
Me too 😂
my hands were so sweaty watching this lmao
We are lucky to have this inspiration of a man still alive in 2024!
I love what he said about the Twin Towers: "They're still alive...you carry them inside you." That is what I do with the Towers every day. Thank you, Philipe!!
“Did you like all that trickery?” “oh I love it!” - love that response.
🏵️THE GOSPEL OF WORD OF ALMIGHTY GOD "the Salvation of the last day that Christ brought the second and last incarnation of His new and holy name"
fulfillment of the prophecy that the Lord Jesus Christ said "All that the Father hath is in Me, therefore I say that the SPIRIT shall receive of Me that which He SHALL REVEAL it to you." (John 16:15)
Almighty God said
Thus in the Age of the Law, JEHOVAH was the name of God, and in the Age of Grace, the name JESUS represented God.
In the Last Days, His name is ALMIGHTY GOD --- the Almighty.
And He uses His POWER to GUIDE man, conquer man, achieve man, and ultimately, end the Age, "I once identified as JEHOVAH.
I was also called the MESSIAH, once people called Me JESUS, the Savior because they loved and respected Me.
But NOW I am no longer the JEHOVAH, OR JESUS that people have known in the past.
I AM the God who RETURNS in the Last Days, will bring the AGE to the END.
I am the God who RISEN from the ends of the earth, I am full of My whole Disposition and Full of Authority, Honor, and Glory.
People have never shared in Me, have never known Me and always know nothing of My Disposition.
From the creation of the world until NOW, no one has seen Me.
This is the God who appears to man in the Last Days but is HIDDEN to men, REAL and TRUE, like a blazing sun and a blazing fire, full of POWER and overflowing authority.
There is not a person or thing that My WORDS cannot condemn and there is not a person or thing that cannot be PURIFIED by BURNING fire.
Eventually all nations will be blessed because of My WORDS, and will also BE CRUSHED to pieces because of My WORDS.
In this way everyone in the LAST DAY TIME will see that I am the SAVIOR who RETURNS.
I AM the ALMIGHTY GOD who conquers all mankind.
And for man, I am the one who was once the SACRIFICE for SIN, but in the last days, I will also be the flames of the sun that will burn all things, as well as the sun of righteousness that will reveal all things.☀️
That is My work in the last days.
I have taken this NAME and I HAVE this disposition, so that all people may see that I am a RIGHTEOUS GOD, and I am the BURNING SUN, and the BURNING FIRE.
This is so that everyone will WORSHIP ME, the only TRUE GOD.
And so they will see My TRUE FACE:
I am not only the God of the Israelites, and I am not only the redeemer ------ I AM THE GOD OF ALL CREATION IN ALL HEAVEN AND EARTH AND OCEAN. "
From the "The WORD Appears in the Flesh"
His home and kingdom stands and can be seen in our midst, RUclips! and can also download 'Apps'
"THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD" 💐
All is led from it because here is the food that will satisfy all and water that will flow into the whole person of anyone so that from this food and water all may recognize the guidance of God throughout his Rule over mankind.
(John 16: 7,13-14)
"But you must KNOW the TRUTH. My departure is for your good, because the DEFENDER will not come to you if I do not go away.
But if I am gone, I WILL SEND Him to you.
But WHEN the SPIRIT of TRUTH COMES, He will guide you into ALL the TRUTH from GOD.
For what He SAYS is not of Himself, but what He hears, and He will tell you what will happen in the future.
He will honor me because the SPIRIT WILL RECEIVE from Me what He WILL REVEAL to you. "
Truly amazing and awe-inspiring. Wishing him all the best on his 50th anniversary walk!
Who cares about the past, all we wanted is Kamala signed that 3 thousand dollars stimulus check before November 5th, if not we won’t vote for her
Gosh, I miss those towers 💔
They symbolize peace, love, and harmony. Those evil terrorists didn't believe in that. R.I.P. to the innocent lives that were killed on 9/11.
@@nathanielcruz6675and they still don't. Be cautious, because they're still planning. Jihad isn't over.
The Freedom tower is no match for what it replaced.
Gee golly gosh. Oh gosh. Thank gosh they built a new tower with a superior design. My goshness.
@@duckmercy11it looks like a lifeless tower that they painted blue to make everyone feel good about it… nobody likes the new tower at all.
From 1971 to 1975, I attended the oldest Catholic High School in the United States, La Salle Academy, in the Bowery section of Manhattan. While there, I was on the varsity track team. Many of our runs were down to Battery Park (the Southernmost tip of Manhattan). On them, we would go right by the still being built World Trade Center complex. This area was known for the gusty and swirling winds coming off New York Harbor. I can only imagine what the winds were like being 1,368 feet up walking a high-wire. For this reason, when I first heard of Philippe Petit doing this on August 7, 1974, I couldn't believe it.
Bravo Philippe Petit.
Mark R. Elsis
That’s the thing that gets me. Adjustments for the wind are one thing when just talking about the wire and concentration. It’s the fact that you have your cables attached to two buildings that are also swaying with that wind. This takes super human concentration and discipline to pull off just one time, let alone 8.
Imagine how many times his mother yelled "you get down from there!"
🤣🤣🤣
💀
Absolutely unimaginable… buildings gone …but he is here still …
incredibile ma vero
I remember seeing his documentary years ago. Caused me much anxiety just watching him complete that incredible high wire walk. So happy to hear he is still alive!
It didn’t give me anxiety.
@@mkhanman12345 Wow your so cool! You must be God!
@@enzojayden1 you are a scaredy cat
Petit’s legendary walk is by far the most beautiful and artistic crime the world has ever known. Even the NYPD were in awe when they witnessed his epic walk.
What is so "even" with NYPD ?
@@kenneththorberg6914the NYPD were sent up to the roof of the trade center to arrest him for trespassing on federal property. When they saw him on the tightrope they immediately ignored arresting him and watched him keep walking until he was finished. For them it was a once in a lifetime opportunity more than it was a crime.
@@Chatterbox-94 They most certainly did not "ignore arresting him." They couldn't get to him without toppling him (and possibly themselves) off the wire, so they waited for him to finish. And while I'm sure they enjoyed the show in the meantime, they ultimately DID arrest him.
His walk was the most incredible and daring thing he ever did. Every time I watch his documentary I'm reminded of the man who accomplished the greatest stunt the world has ever seen.
His 'coup' was just the day before Nixon went on air to resign. The country was DOWN, seriously in spirit. Aside from the sordid details revealed in the Watergate hearings, the last days of Vietnam still hung in the nation's conscience. This walk, this DANCE of this French poet was so elevating. More than a rebel or a distraction, he was a latter-day angel, a Lafayette liberating our spirits. I was in SOHO & saw it. I watch now with tears & sweaty palms. How hauntingly sad the buildings are.
Deep.
Take your meds.
Wow!
WOW THATS SO BEATIFUL 😢THANKYOU N GODBLESS ❤
I remember being a little kid living in Queens, going to the WTC. We weren't allowed up to the top because the upper floors were not completed, yet this man made it to the roof and did this amazing thing. I remember watching the news of his arrest and when the judge fined him $1.10, a penny for each floor, I was so happy for him.
The judge also "sentenced" him to provide a free performance in the park. A punishment that fit the crime!
My heart drops every time seeing photos of him between the Towers.
This story makes my palms sweaty.
knees weak, arms are heavy
Barack and em lol
Moms spaghetti
I went to his even August 7 I snuck and and snuck thru the back after and got to meet Philippe he was a very nice guy I told him he inspired me and he was Happy to hear that I’m 21 now I was 7 when I first discovered his story and I was always fascinated and one of my dreams was to always meet him 1 day and on August 7,2024 my dream came true Thank U Philippe 💯
bro has a literally unbreakable record
the best thing that can happen to a man is to discover your purpose in life. This man has surely found his purpose. Watching him is beautiful. This is inspiring. He will do that for free anytime anyday and that's what brings him joy and peace.
It's fantastic that the Smithsonian History Museum has an entire exhibit about his spectacular feat including a mold of his nuggets.
This is the comment I hoped to find ...👏👏🫡
What a beautiful life he has. ❤
My mom remembered this, she stated to me she had a medical appointment that day, early in Lower Manhattan. She said Omg! Lol! She called my father on a public phone.
It’s crazy to think that the man outlived the towers
This man is amazing. This takes so much nerve and ambition to do that highwalk. He did something that no person would have done.
He's such an amazing person. 50 years later still walking on that wire. Inspiring.
How the f*ck is it "inspring?" Risking death in a pointless stunt just to impress other people? If he was doing something useful while risking death, that might be inspiring.
@@John-k6f9k Found the saddo guys
@@John-k6f9kwell the Buildings themselves were inspiring, but I bet you wouldn’t even think that, shake my head
What a beautiful man! His dedication to his art is unmatched. The greatest individual feat of all time I believe.
I love this story!!!❤❤❤ He is truly amazing.
This guy's a legend 🐐
“When I see a beautiful place to put my wire I can’t resist”
Philippe Petit
most of us guys relate to that quote
The fact that he’s still performing is so amazing to me. You can tell he has lived a full life ❤
Looking forward to seeing his next walk! Am always intrigued & amazed what people think to do outside the box. You got this.👏
I remember as a teenager walking past Central Park & a man had ropes tied between 2 Old Fashioned Lampposts...some people were laughing at him, others (like myself) were mesmerized & wondering why was he practicing so intently.... I remember "cutting class" when WE REALIZED THAT SAME MAN IS NOW WALKING A TIGHTROPE BETWEEN
"THE TWIN TOWERS"!!!
Those WERE
"THE DAYS"!!!
👍👍👽
I was born in 2000, so I was only a year old when 9/11 happened. However, I know how deeply the Twin Towers meant to so many people around the world, including Phillippe Petit. This guy is forever a legend, keeping the legacy and memories of the Twins Towers alive and well. As majestic as the current WTC complex is with Freedom Tower, I can only imagine what it would be like if the Twin Towers were still there today.
I really want to go see this anniversary walk
Sending love an kisses and a Big💥 for your 50th Anniversary Walk..May you walk many many more❤
CBS Sunday mornings is the best show in world.👍🙌😊❤️
I agree!
The best part of my Sunday morning ❣️☀️🌞
I miss those days where nyc was a land of creativity, artistic sensibility, and independent thinking. It is sadly no longer-,this was magical. Ty. ❤
Unbelievable. Scary. Some humans are amazing creatures. This dude is one. No way I would ever!!!!!
This brings back memories for me. I saw Phillipe on that wire live on the news. I was just four years old when I sat on my dad's lap, watching in awe. I was scared he was going to fall. It's so nice to see that Phillipe is still walking the wire in 2024. What an amazing human being! 🙂
3:55 Remembering what happened at the Twin Towers was ultimately sad.
They should have build something better that could have prevented the collapse.
@@thomasdeturk5142honestly considering they survived a full speed commercial plane crashing through it and still surviving as long as they did with the intense heat melting the steel, and managing to fall straight down I’d say they were designed very tough, other than the safety things
The towers where actually built to withstand a plane collision from a Boeing jet @@thomasdeturk5142 however, the plane used to destroy it was the newer models that surpassed the maximum of the towers.
I bet he will still walk at 80. Amazing guy, so much power.
Thank you Philippe!! We will always love you dear brother. Those towers were put there just for you to write your poetry in the sky ❤ Happy 50th anniversary!
Beautiful human being. Bravo my friend.
Indeed this was an interesting story
Looking at footage or photos of him walking between the towers actually makes me feel nauseous.I cant believe he did that!
Seeing Man on Wire on a giant screen is still one of the most harrowing experiences I’ve had at the movies
God Bless that man for showing the wonders of the world and mankind at once.
I will pray for America.
Please pray for me.
wow what an absolute gem of an experience to have.
This guy warms my heart
it's so amazing to see when people are passionate about something and what they can do with their strong intentions! Loved to watch this story after reading an old news article about it.
The movie, "the walk" has beautiful cinematography during for the twin towers scene.
Man on Wire is such an awesome documentary!
Philippe Petit a living legend ❤
I would recommend “Man on Wire” to everyone. He’s amazing. ❤
@donnaarsenoff8399 "The Walk" is another good one.
And the book!
What an inspiration! Love it. Thank you.
This event was one of the most mind blowing stunts ever in humanity. Jesus Christ Almighty
Totally Fearless, no matter how many times he practiced it. Formidablè
Mr Petit still has an amazing gift of skill and balance.
Still such a surreal and amazing performance.
I can't even comprehend doing this. I would have an effing heartache
Petit is the Maestro.
I'm absolutely in love with his paint chart shirt at 1:26. He's also a brilliant artist. It's amazing he was able to set this up without authorities noticing. A man still living his passion. A lesson for the rest of us?
To become one with the buildings like that.. astonishing to say the least.
i’m still fascinated by this legend
I wanted this interview so bad. Thank you, CBS.
Even at his age, he is still fearless and skillful. What an amazing man
This was when I first heard of the Twin Towers, in California.
Happy 50th Anniversary! You are GREAT! Love to you 💥
I remember hearing about his walk across the Towers when it happened! I think he got a lifetime pass to go into the Towers later on.
It just amazes me how someone could do that. That’s some balls right there! I probably couldn’t even look over the side without having a panic attack.
Yeah. Good for this guy. I'm so profoundly vexed by heights that I was only able to make it 2 minutes in before just looking at the pictures had my head spinning to the point I had to grab my desk. Wow.
The piece by Satie has long been one of my faves.
Going to have to stream that documentary soon.
A bunch of nostalgia wrapped up in this brief video. Very cool
I still can't believe to this day this guy had the brass steel balls to do this ..
Zack D Films bought me here
I’ve watched both the documentary and movie about Philippe many times. I cannot get through my head how he had not only the skill, but even more so the courage to do that walk in 1974. I’m not generally afraid of heights as long as I feel secure. A harness, a large metal guard rail, etc. But without those my hands and feet sweat uncontrollably, my legs turn to jelly, and I lose my balance. Even at heights of maybe only 20-30 feet. So the height of the twin towers? On nothing but a metal wide? With winds? 🤯 What human beings are capable of is astounding. I feel like such a weak failure compared to people like Philippe.
I was a young Upper West Sider when he did that. I couldn't imagine doing it then. Or now!
Wow, so inspiring!
I remember reading about his amazing exploit in the Reader’s Digest..just like it was yesterday. And am 61 now.
He absolutely loves what he does. This is not the kind of a job you can force upon someone I believe 😅
Amazing and inspiring. I was not alive for the first one. But im sure that seeing a human do something so spectacular, allowed for a moment's escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and the negativity on our news stations, which was this man's goal
Balls of steel
We saw that on tv I was a teenager it was amazing everyone watching in Amezement they let him go they told him he had to do a show for the children somewhere in the city..😃
I never knew this guy did that until I saw the movie
Amazing person.
I LOVE that piece of music.
I am 72 years old. Thank you.
It was such an amazing documentary to watch. I so happy I stumbled upon it on random night. Honestly he doesn’t even look like he aged lol
The Erik Satie piece is very soothing
Phillipe Petit remains an inspiration. magnifique...
Philippe is an amazing guy incredibly brave to be on a wire so high up. Also the story on how he got on top of the twin towers to set the wire up is also incredible.
No one can repeat it 😊
Definitely a legend that will be remember for ages.
I remember this well! I was 15 and I remember thinking "man, this guy has GUTS!" I could never do it!
I came here, from a short.... just to find out how he got the wires across 😅. Bravo good sir.👏🏾
I cannot finish watching this… my fear of heights is really kicking in and my hands a sweaty 🙈