Life involves other people and it is a compromise.
I've got a farm in Somerset, and I think it's God's own country. I love it.
I spend a frightening amount of money on books.
Every breath we take as human beings damages the planet.
Every decently-made object, from a house to a lamp post to a bridge, spoon or egg cup, is not just a piece of 'stuff' but a physical embodiment of human energy, testimony to the magical ability of our species to take raw materials and turn them into things of use, value and beauty.
Generally speaking, I think that if you do anything with commitment and passion, it will come good.