I know that we shall meet problems along the way, but I'd far rather see for myself what's going on in the world outside, than rely on newspapers, television, politicians and religious leaders to tell me what I should be thinking.

Contrary to what the politicians and religious leaders would like us to believe, the world won't be made safer by creating barriers between people.

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

I'm aware that, if you feel down, it can be strangely unrelated to circumstances around you. That's just the way life is.

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

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

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