All of civility depends on being able to contain the rage of individuals.

I got my Nobel Prize for my lab work.

My ambitions were already very clearly fixed by the time I was 6 or 7.

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

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

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