I always loved animals. And when I was ten, I decided I had to go to Africa and live with animals and write books about them.

Young people, when informed and empowered, when they realize that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world.

Chimps are unbelievably like us - in biological, non-verbal ways. They can be loving and compassionate and yet they have a dark side... 98 per cent of our DNA is the same. The difference is that we have developed language - we can teach about things that aren't there, plan for the future, discuss, share ideas

When you borrow you plan to pay back. We're stealing from our children - so many people have no intention of paying back.

I want to change awareness.

Being evil is something that only humans are capable of.

We, as humans, have actually developed a sense of social responsibility. We have gone beyond our basic instincts.