A friend once asked me what qualities were needed for SAS. I would say to be self-motivated and resilient; to be calm, yet have the ability to smile when it is grim; to be unflappable, be able to react fast and to have an ‘improvise, adapt and overcome’ mentality.

Alpha was the best thing I ever did. It helped answer some huge questions and to find a simple empowering faith in my life.

I said no to the Born Survivor producer three times because I've never aspired to be a TV man.

The rewards of the wild and the rewards of the survivor go to those who can dig deep, and, ultimately, to the guy who can stay alive.

I was always brought up to have a cup of tea at halfway up a rock face.

Many great people over the centuries have depended on their faith- it is a sign of great strength to need Jesus in your life.

And if you give your heart to a goal, it will repay you. It's the law of the universe.