Religion believes in miracles, but these aren't compatible with science.

No one can resist the idea of a crippled genius.

So Einstein was wrong when he said, "God does not play dice." Consideration of black holes suggests, not only that God does play dice, but that he sometimes confuses us by throwing them where they can't be seen.

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

The idea of 10 dimensions might sound exciting, but they would cause real problems if you forget where you parked your car.

There is a real danger that computers will develop intelligence and take over. We urgently need to develop direct connections to the brain so that computers can add to human intelligence rather than be in opposition.

We won't know for a few years.