I think a human animal is far more wild and unpredictable and dangerous and destructive than any other animal.

Today, I’m a conservationist because I believe that my species doesn’t have the right or option to determine the fate of other species, even ones that inspire fear in us.

We know that when push comes to shove, [we can] drive ourselves to save our planet.

What drives me is that moment of discovery. I love the unknown.

I love people who have died trying to save wildlife. When I see that passion, that gives me hope.

I'm glad I'm inspiring somebody.

We live in a time where we have more extinction happening on our planet than since the dinosaurs were wiped out 50 million years ago.

I'm a biologist. At my core, I'm a naturalist.

Running is my addiction. It's always present. I'm constantly thinking about my next run.

I am really sobered by what's happening to ecosystems around our planet and to the wildlife that is to be found there.

In my heart, ever since I [was] a little kid, I've been an explorer.

When you travel, somehow, the world gets both bigger and smaller, simultaneously.

Make doing your best a habit, and you’ll never know not doing your best.

I'm always suspicious of disinterested interest.

Many young people are still driven to art, as in olden times. Most of them are driven by their parents, who know nothing about art—only that it exists.

Daily learning of your craft makes you master of your craft.

The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.

Cardiff Stadium was a warm up for the 3 Hyde Park shows. James Brown opened. And I think it may be the only time we played Mini Epic live.

Every painted image of something is also about the absence of the real thing. All painting is about the presence of absence.

A riveting, exciting and thoroughly compelling tale of adventure.

There is no need for the writer to eat a whole sheep to be able to tell you what mutton tastes like. It is enough if he eats a cutlet. But he should do that.