I'm one of those people who always tries to overachieve. I want to do more. I want to do bigger things.

I've trained all my life not to be distracted by distractions.

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

I am so blessed. How blessed I am to have the life that I have.

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

What I'm doing is a natural wonder. If not, there'd be 150 people behind me on the wire.

If you think you can fall, you're more likely to.