I want people to know there is more to Somalia than looting and piracy.

I can be me, and people seem quite happy with that.

You can't get a suit of armour and a rubber chicken just like that. You have to plan ahead.

I will die, but not retire.

I mistrust total competence. I've always felt life is a series of small disasters we try to get through.

Now, what sort of person would write a scene where a young man stumbles upon a castle full only of beautiful young women? Answer: ME!

I think some of the best modern writing comes now from travellers.