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

I make good money: One speech nets me more than what most people make in six months.

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

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.

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 don't want to follow the herd.

With buildering, I get to keep that element of danger. Plus, I very much like the feeling of height, and buildings have even more of a feeling of height than rock faces.