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High-wire artist Philppe Petit values life too much to risk it High-wire artist Philippe Petit values life too much to risk it
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Philippe Petit is famous for his high-wire performances, such as walking above Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral and between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.Philippe Petit is famous for his high-wire performances, such as walking above Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral and between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
BBC News caught up with M Petit during a recent performance in Washington DC - his first in the US capital - to find out why he keeps taking his talent to new heights.BBC News caught up with M Petit during a recent performance in Washington DC - his first in the US capital - to find out why he keeps taking his talent to new heights.