When I start any book, I have no idea what I'm going to do.

Common sense is no match for the voice of God.

Children can be harsh judges when it comes to their parents, disinclined to grant clemency.

Everest has always been a magnet for kooks, publicity seekers, hopeless romantics and others with a shaky hold on reality.

In climbing, having confidence in your partners is no small concern. One climber's actions can affect the welfare of the entire team.

Having stumbled upon a tolerable career, for the first time in my life I was actually living above the poverty line. My hunger to climb had been blunted, in short, by a bunch of small satisfactions that added up to something like happiness.

When I start any book, I have no idea what I'm going to do.