In fact, if one considers the possible constants and laws that could have emerged, the odds against a universe that produced life like ours are immense.

All of my life, I have been fascinated by the big questions that face us, and have tried to find scientific answers to them. If, like me, you have looked at the stars, and tried to make sense of what you see, you too have started to wonder what makes the universe exist.

I don't fear God- I fear His believers.

My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus.

I believe in the possible. I believe, small though we are, insignificant though we may be, we can reach a full understanding of the universe. You were right when you said you felt small, looking up at all that up there. We are very, very small, but we are profoundly capable of very, very big things.

If at first you don't succeed, try management.

Hang in there, retirement is only thirty years away!