I want to create shows which are interesting. I hope that some people are excited by some of the ideas.

If the Royal Variety Show was put in a matter transportation machine with the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, this is what you'd get.

Wherever you are on Earth, there is more life present than in the rest of the known universe.

I have a theory that evolutionary biologists are more vain than particle physicists.

I'm glad the universe is pointless. It means if I get to the end of my life, the universe can't turn to me and go, 'What have you been doing, you idiot? That's not the point!

The worst, the most difficult thing I think is that the more you become intrigued by science and the information is out there, the more you are aware of the paucity of your own knowledge.

To be paid, to be employed to be an enthusiast and be excited about existence is fantastic.