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

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

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

I don't want to follow the herd.

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

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

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