I find it hard to take chances that might mean making bad decisions.

My family's really close.

To know that there's a good chance that this is something that could potentially be around well after I leave this planet... it's a good feeling.

I was definitely ahead of my friends. I was French-kissing girls way before anybody else was.

I don't go for the flash and panache.

I was exposed to nature by my mother who loved camping, so I always enjoyed the outdoors and that has been a lasting passion. We went on nature walks and I became fascinated with the environment as I got older.

I'm not the least bit polished, I come from a blue collar background and I never thought I could feel comfortable around the English.