We seem to have lost the wisdom of the indigenous people, which dictated that in any major decision, the first consideration was 'How will this decision we're making today affect our people in the future? These days, decisions are made based on the bottom line.

Every individual matters and has a role to play in this life on Earth.

It was because the chimps are so eye-catching, so like us and teach us so much that my work was recognised worldwide.

Just remember--if you are really and truly determined to work with animals, somehow, either now or later, you will find a way to do it. But you have to want it desperately, work hard, take advantage of an opportunity--and never give up.

There is a lot of corruption all over the world and not only when it comes to illegal wildlife trade! There are a few ways to ensure this stops: If there are no customers, there will be no trade.

At some point, my body will collapse. But I hope that my brain will still be working so that I can carry on with writing.

I think anything is better than war. The extent to which one can negotiate with fanatics, I have no idea. I don't know.