the historic walk between the now-deceased (sic) Twin Towers by Petit, the amazing French wire-walker. It had everything you'd want to know, in other words, except who he was and why he may have chosen to do those terrifying feats.
It's an enjoyable enough way to spend an hour and a half but don't expect to learn much about the man. I'd argue he, more than the way he did it, is the more interesting topic.
Childhood?
Life before?
Life.... after?
Nada.
Nothin.'
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