My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.

If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist.

I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road.

The downside of my celebrity is that I cannot go anywhere in the world without being recognized. It is not enough for me to wear dark sunglasses and a wig. The wheelchair gives me away.

Eternity is a long time, especially towards the end.

The "Powers That Be" are not smart enough to engineer Armageddon, but they may yet be stupid enough. If governments are involved in covering up the knowledge of aliens, then they are doing a much better job of it than they seem to do at anything else.

No one undertakes research in physics with the intention of winning a prize. It is the joy of discovering something no one knew before.