I've never really had a TV career. I've been a soldier and a climber.

Americans are cool, if you show just a chink of vulnerability, they respond so much. They'll pat you on the arm and say, 'Hey kid, you're all right'. Brits will respond but they are much more cynical.

I learnt another valuable lesson that night: listen to the quiet voice inside. Intuition is the noise of the mind.

I love Ray Mears. He's brilliant. He's so rude about me in the press, it's outrageous!

Accidents on big mountains happen when people's ambitions cloud their good judgment. Good climbing is about climbing with heart and with instinct, not ambition and pride.

All worthwhile journeys have big obstacles. It's the way of the world. The rewards go to those who can push through those trying moments and still manage to keep a smile on their face.

And Jesus, the heart of the Christian faith is the wildest, most radical guy you'd ever come across.