"My faith is an important part of my life and over the years I've learnt that it takes a proud man to say he doesn't need anything. It has been a quiet strength and a backbone through a lot of difficult times."

"I loved climbing because of the freedom, and having time and space. I remember coming off Everest for the last time, thinking of Dad and wishing that he could have seen what I saw. He would have loved it."

"I love home cooking, and I'm not a great one for fast food."

"I try and eat really healthy when I'm home, but I certainly don't eat worms and snakes."

"To all those mothers and fathers who are struggling with teen-agers, I say, just be patient: even though it looks like you can't do anything right for a number of years, parents become popular again when kids reach 20."

"To change ones life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly."

"I'm a woman of very few words, but lots of action."

"Men blaspheme what they do not know."