One thing that was passed on from generation to generation in my family, over seven generations in 200 years, was never give up. That's the way we live.

My great-grandfather, Karl Wallenda, was my biggest hero in life, my biggest inspiration behind everything I do.

I feel like I'm on cloud nine right now.

I respect what I do deeply. I don't get nervous to the point of fear.

You don't have to tell me how long I'm on the wire.

I have never in my life walked with a harness. The weight of the tether, makes it feel like I'm dragging an anchor behind me.

One thing that was passed on from generation to generation in my family, over seven generations in 200 years, was never give up. That's the way we live.