The idea that business is strictly a numbers affair has always struck me as preposterous. For one thing, I've never been particularly good at numbers, but I think I've done a reasonable job with feelings. And I'm convinced that it is feelings - and feelings alone - that account for the success of the Virgin brand in all of its myriad forms.

I was never, ever interested in becoming a businessman or an entrepreneur. If I was a businessman, or saw myself as a businessman, I would have never gone into the airline business.

If we can just get young people to do the same as their fathers did, that is, wear condoms

I'm not superstitious. I don't really believe in star signs, sorry, or superstitions.

It's never easy to set up any business, but it comes back to determination and drive and the love of what you do!

I just think you need to spice up life every now and then with a bit of adventure and excitement.

Screw the competition - focus on good customer service.