I am afraid of heights, even when I am not afraid of falling. I dislike being on a high balcony even if I am ten feet away from the edge, with a trustworthy railing there. That's the way my body works - the fear is left over from more primitive times, before high places had windows and railings.

I'm afraid of low railings on high balconies. I don't understand why they build railings that are below the center of rotation of the average person.

I've been complaining about this for years. I want a railing that will stop me from falling over the edge if I get into that situation, not one that will merely ensure I go over headfirst.

I love falling. It's hitting the ground that I'm afraid of.

This reminds me of an old joke. How do you survive a 100 foot fall? Jump off a 110 foot building.

Flying is the art of throwing yourself at the ground and missing.

Hi Ford.

I'm afraid of dying as the result of a fall from significant height, to be clear. Skydiving with a parachute? No sweat. Bungie jumping? Uncomfortable, but not too bad. Being anywhere near the edge of a 40 foot cliff? My palms are made out of water.