We had so much in common [with June Hillary] that we just carried on with life as we had been doing. It wasn't easy, but it was - I realise now that it was the only thing to do.

I have discovered that even the mediocre can have adventures and even the fearful can achieve.

Mount Everest, you beat me the first time, but I'll beat you the next time because you've grown all you are going to grow... but I'm still growing!

Everest you won't change, but I will get better...I will conquer you.

I had a very strong desire to carry out adventures, but in those early days I didn't actually do any. I just dreamt about it.

Waihi Beach. It's a lovely beach, and we're right on the shore and I get a lot of pleasure out of waking up in the morning and hearing the waves roll in.

It's not a real adventure when you have to pay for it.