I don't make decisions for money or popularity. I do things because they're right for me, and they're interesting and challenging.

If you are fearful, a horse will back off. If you are calm and confident, it will come forward. For those who are often flattered or feared, the horse can be a welcome mirror of the best in human nature.

I've always been fascinated by intelligence and how our brains work, and how they can be improved.

The most important quality in a partner is a sense of humour.

Being made to feel like an irrelevant child was probably an asset. Benign negligence is not a bad parental attitude or at least a cross between a benevolent dictator and benign negligence - you should just let kids crack on with it.

I don't make decisions for money or popularity. I do things because they're right for me, and they're interesting and challenging.

I find people interesting. People trying hard are interesting. People with a passion are interesting - whether its old cars or taxidermy or knitting.