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Alain Robert [1962-0] French
Rank: 104
Athlete, Rock climber


Alain Robert is a French rock climber and urban climber, from Digoin, SaƓne-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. Known as "the French Spider-Man", or "the Human Spider," Robert is famous for his free solo climbing, scaling skyscrapers using no climbing equipment except for a small bag of chalk and a pair of climbing shoes.

Architecture, Computers, Death, Strength



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Modern people are only willing to believe in their computers, while I believe in myself. Computers
101
I enjoy every climb - maybe it's because it's a literal dance between life and death. Death
102
It's a great feeling to know that 100 cops want to stop you doing something and they can't.
103
I did climb about 80 buildings around the world and I climbed even the five tallest.
104
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.
105
Sometimes doing the forbidden can be nice.
106
I was not willing to give up because I was born to like taking risks and that is my way of life.
107
Authorities arrest me, release me, and then invite me back to host public events. I think it's interesting.
108
There is a percentage of people who want to be a little bit outside their comfort zone and I am one of them, someone who lives on the edge.
109
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.
110
We set ourselves limits, but we are all strong enough to aim higher, to achieve our goals. All we have to do is find such strength within ourselves. Know how to develop it. Strength
111
In fact, it will be very easy to climb the building because of its shape and architecture. Architecture
112
Fortunately, the courts discharged me every time after they understood what I had done.
113
All these buildings are like mountains I would like to climb, but I am forbidden.
114
To me, climbing is like eating or drinking. I have to do it; it's part of my life.
115
Plus, I very much like the feeling of height, and buildings have even more of a feeling of height than rock faces.
116
When I climb a building, I've been there already, and carefully planned how to start the climb as well as how to do it.
117
People need to learn to live with more risk.
118
We are living in a world where everything is based on security.
119
When I was 12, I forgot the keys to my parent's apartment. So I simply climbed up seven floors to get in.
120
I love all people, whatever race they are.
121
Life has to be dangerous.
122
I feel completely alone - it's like melting, I am the structure, and I am also Alain Robert.
123
I don't want to follow the herd.
124
I make good money: One speech nets me more than what most people make in six months.
125
Whenever I climb I have to also entertain.
126
I see myself as a climber and an activist.
201

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