There is the odd exception, like Albert Einstein, but as a breed, scientists tend not be very good at presenting themselves.

I'm not a natural story-teller. Put a keyboard in front of me and I'm fine, but stand me up in front of an audience and I'm actually quite shy and reserved.

America is a very seductive place in terms of lifestyle and comfort, but it wasn't for me.

I had to drive to Minneapolis once, and went on a back road just to see the country. But there was nothing to see. It's just flat and hot, and full of corn and soybeans and hogs. Every once in a while you come across a farm or some dead little town where the liveliest thing is the flies.

You may find that your parents are the most delightful people, but you don't want to live with them.

Four times I was honked at for having the temerity to proceed through town without the benefit of metal.

I understand cricket - what's going on, the scoring - but I can't understand why.