Tightrope walking inexperienced funambulists will often walk barefoot so that the wire can be grasped between the big and second toe. This is more often done when using a rope, as the softer and silkier fibres are less taxing on the bare foot than the harder and more abrasive braided wire. The word "funambulism" or the phrase ""walking a tightrope"" is also used in a metaphorical setting not referring to any actual acrobatic acts. For instance, politicians are said to "walk a tightrope" when trying to balance two opposing views with little room for compromise. The term can also be used in
Eleven: A Music Company release of his song "Somebody That I Used To Know" which has sold over 12 million copies to date, and is in the top 20 highest selling singles of all time, worldwide. John Watson Management also represents some Australian artists who are not signed to the Eleven label: Pete Murray (who is co-managed with Dave MacGregor), Birds of Tokyo and Cold Chisel (who is co-managed with John O'Donnell). The company also managed Wolfmother from 2005 until standing down from that role six months before the release of that band's second album in 2009. Eleven took its name from the amplifier