I was not willing to give up because I was born to like taking risks and that is my way of life.

Authorities arrest me, release me, and then invite me back to host public events. I think it's interesting.

Modern people are only willing to believe in their computers, while I believe in myself.

In fact, it will be very easy to climb the building because of its shape and architecture.

To me, climbing is like eating or drinking. I have to do it; it's part of my life.

It's a great feeling to know that 100 cops want to stop you doing something and they can't.

All these buildings are like mountains I would like to climb, but I am forbidden.

Fortunately, the courts discharged me every time after they understood what I had done.

I enjoy every climb - maybe it's because it's a literal dance between life and death.

We are living in a world where everything is based on security.

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. Know how to develop it.

The U.S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. Your have to catch up with it yourself.

It is far too late for bloodless hands.

The liabilities are always 100 percent good. It's the assets you have to worry about.

In high school I was drawn to the study of literature, poetry Shakespeare, contemporary fiction, drama, you name it - I read it.

I have written a book. This will come as quite a shock to some. They didn't think I could read, much less write.

You learn the most when you’re out on the edge.

Most magicians are afraid of magic.

When I grew up in Pittsburgh in my parents' restaurant, I was almost like a country bumpkin.

I went to ballet school for nine years, and there was an agent for the whole school who happened to be there visiting one of the performances. She suggested an audition.

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being.