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, willpower and self-confidence.

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

Whenever I climb I have to also entertain.

I feel completely alone - it's like melting, I am the structure, and I am also Alain Robert.

When I was 12, I forgot the keys to my parent's apartment. So I simply climbed up seven floors to get in.

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

I don't want to follow the herd.