If you wanted to dissect the structure of living cells, genetic analysis was an extremely powerful method, so my interest turned to that.

Although I am a public figure, I'm still a little shy. I don't think my own personality is important. I prefer to keep some small dosage of privacy.

I did get a very fine education, and not just in science. It took some pressure on the part of my elders to convince me that I really should take an interest in humanities.

I have many shortcomings. I feel very lucky to have been able to have what I've had.

To have the recognition of your colleagues is great. The public attention is a mixed blessing.

I was a bad practicing physician because I was never sure of the diagnosis or of the treatment.

Try hard to find out what you're good at and what your passions are, and where the two converge, and build your life around that.