I liked Truman very much. He was precise and businesslike. After a while, it was his turn.

I suppose you can say I became an odd-job man.

In 1966 I became president of the British Computer Society.

I was so keen to get back to sea. I was rattled.

Never feel that a piece of criticism or advice is too much trouble to give, or that it exceeds your province.

If you've got it, wear it.

I believe firmly that it was the Almighty's goodness, to check my consummate vanity.