The Exuberant Animal Awards
To those individuals creators and organizations that best embody the Exuberant Animal spirit. Chosen for their holistic thinking, their sense of play, physical creativity and contribution to human vitality. Please feel free to contact us with nominations.
2008
To Philippe Petit: artist, visionary and high-wire walker, for the audacious creation described in his book and movie, Man on Wire. Petit embodies the entire ensemble of creative skills that add up to physical happiness. He is inspired and incredibly passionate, risk tolerant and a dedicated student-scholar. This is a man who understands physical happiness. This is a man who understands liberation and self-actualization. This is a man who refused to allow his spirit to be domesticated. |
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