I think anything that you put your life's energy into becomes part of your identity. It would be difficult for the Rolling Stones to not play rock and roll anymore, because that's their image of themselves. When you've convinced everybody that that's who you are, that's who you are.

I think I got him hooked on climbing when I gave a slide show at Darmouth. So there's probably another mother out there who hates me.

Doubt is the enemy of success.

My best vacation is your worst nightmare.

A sense of uncertainty that is potentially fatal is what makes climbing an adventure. Anything less is just working out

I think anything that you put your life's energy into becomes part of your identity. It would be difficult for the Rolling Stones to not play rock and roll anymore, because that's their image of themselves. When you've convinced everybody that that's who you are, that's who you are.

Sport climbing is a lot like sport f*#king. It's a lot of fun and requires no commitment.