I love creating things, and as an entrepreneur, I've taken on quite a lot of major corporations and done well. Capitalism is the only system that works, but it has its flaws; for one, it brings great wealth to only a few people. That wealth obviously brings extreme responsibility.

Any successful entrepreneur knows that time is more valuable than money itself.

There is so much to be learned from listening to people's hopes, frustrations, and points of view

Because I don't see Virgin as a company but as a way of life and I fully enjoy it, I don't think I'll ever retire.

What's the most critical factor in any business decision you'll ever have to make? Basically, it boils down to this question: If this all crashes, will it bring the whole house tumbling down like a pack of cards? One business matra remains embedded in my brain - protect the downside.

Good customer service begins at the top. If your senior people don't get it, even the strongest links further down the line can become compromised.

Global warming is another big area that we need to get on top of. And diseases in Africa, which we're also working on and seeing if we can make a difference on. And there are lots of issues that governments seem to be blind about.