I've become quite a serious explorer: I've been to Everest three times; I'm the oldest man to reach the North Pole; and I've just been to the lost world of Venezuela.

The greatest danger in life is not taking chances. There are so many negative people wanting to grind you down, but you can't let them. If people say you are mad, you know you're on the right track.

Ninety nine per cent of the time, for anyone who wins or makes money, it makes them happy.

I've become quite a serious explorer: I've been to Everest three times; I'm the oldest man to reach the North Pole; and I've just been to the lost world of Venezuela.

I've always hated it when people overspend, are spoilt or throw their money away.

I do everything I can for wild animals because they have such a bloody awful time.

I've always been generous and like giving to charities and people in need.