On conflicts, generally speaking, the world is a hell of a lot better to live in today than it was thirty years ago, despite what's going on in Syria. There are definitely hopeful signs that the world is moving, decade by decade, in the right direction.

Every success story is a tale of constant adaption, revision and change.

I love stirring the pot. I love giving big companies a run for their money - especially if they're offering expensive, poor-quality products.

I want Virgin to be as well-known around the world as Coca-Cola.

Don't think about making money, think about making a difference, spot where others are doing it badly and do it better

Ridiculous yachts and private planes and big limousines won't make people enjoy life more, and it sends out terrible messages to the people who work for them. It would be so much better if that money was spent in Africa - and it's about getting a balance.

I'm not the sort of person who fears failure.