Occupation: Rock Climber Birth: August 7, 1962
Whenever I climb I have to also entertain..
If you've climbed the first 140 meters it doesn't mean that you've succeeded; you are going to succeed by climbing the last 10 meters..
I enjoy every climb - maybe it's because it's a literal dance between life and death..
To me, climbing is like eating or drinking. I have to do it; it's part of my life..
We are living in a world where everything is based on security..
I was not willing to give up because I was born to like taking risks and that is my way of life..
We set ourselves limits, but we are all strong enough to aim higher, to achieve our goals. All we have to do is find such strength within ourselves. ….
It's a great feeling to know that 100 cops want to stop you doing something and they can't..
When I was 12, I forgot the keys to my parent's apartment. So I simply climbed up seven floors to get in..
Sometimes doing the forbidden can be nice..
Soloing is the most beautiful way of climbing; no material constrains, just you and the rock, the sun, nature; a kind of school for courage, willpowe….
When I climb a building, I've been there already, and carefully planned how to start the climb as well as how to do it..
Authorities arrest me, release me, and then invite me back to host public events. I think it's interesting..
All these buildings are like mountains I would like to climb, but I am forbidden..
There is a percentage of people who want to be a little bit outside their comfort zone and I am one of them, someone who lives on the edge..
Modern people are only willing to believe in their computers, while I believe in myself..
Fortunately, the courts discharged me every time after they understood what I had done..
I love all people, whatever race they are..
I feel completely alone - it's like melting, I am the structure, and I am also Alain Robert..
Life has to be dangerous..
I see myself as a climber and an activist..