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

I'd like to put in a vote for the intrinsic fascination of science.

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

By the time I was 12 or 13, I was studying biochemistry textbooks.

I believe I am a person with unusual talents. I think I'd be a liar or stupid if I were to deny that.

I got my Nobel Prize for my lab work.

I wish I had a talent for dropping things as well as taking on new ones. It gets to be quite a clutter after a while.