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When I was learning by myself, despite my parents, despite my teachers, despite society, when I was fighting for building my life as a young wire walker at age 16, I didn't have feelings, I had certainties.
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"When I was learning by myself, despite my parents, despite my teachers, despite society, when I was fighting for building my life as a young wire walker at age 16, I didn't have feelings, I had certainties."
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When I was learning by myself, despite my parents, despite my teachers, despite society, when I was fighting for building my life as a young wire walker at age 16, I didn't have feelings, I had certainties. — Philippe Petit

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Philippe Petit was a Celebrity from France (1949–present).

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Who said "When I was learning by myself, despite my parents, despite my teachers, despite…"?
This quote is attributed to Philippe Petit, a Celebrity from France.
When did Philippe Petit live?
Philippe Petit lived from 1949 – present.