[In my home workshop,] generally I'm mending things, which is interesting because you learn a lot about why they broke.

The media thinks that you have to make science sexy and concentrate on themes such as rivalry and the human issues.

The important thing is to learn from mistakes - something graduates are adept at. Our graduate engineers are working on new technology - from uncharted applications for our digital motor, to a new take on the hand dryer. With an unhindered mind, nothing is off limits.

I was frustrated as a child when I had to use a vacuum. It had a screaming noise and the smell of stale dog and a lack of performance.

I imported the first Mac into England in 1984; you know, the beige box. I imported what I think were the first four that came into England. I never opened the instruction manual. That was the best thing about it.

The one size fits all approach of standardized testing is convenient but lazy.

Fear is always a good motivator.