When you meet these outstanding leaders who have been through a programme that empowers them to take positive action, to make things better for people, for animals and for the environment - when you watch them interact and they start brainstorming, you realise you can relax, because they have got it right. They understand that there's more to this life than just money.

I wasn't trying to be a scientist. I only ever wanted to be a naturalist, like a David Attenborough.

Animals were my passion from even before I could speak apparently. When I was about 10, 11 I fell in love with Tarzan.

Chimps are far too much human to be my favorite animal.

Above all we must realize that each of us makes a difference with our life. Each of us impacts the world around us every single day. We have a choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place - or not to bother

I believe that accurate knowledge is very, very important, but find that out in free time. Don't let it take over every hour of the day. Perhaps most important, talk about it.

Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.