In 1947 I married Rowena Palmer, and we have two daughters, Alison and Claire, and a son, John.

We enjoy sailing small boats, two of which I have designed and built myself.

In 1959 the University recognized our work by appointing me to a new Chair of Radio Astronomy.

In 1948 I was appointed to a Lectureship in Physics and in 1949 elected to a Fellowship at Trinity College.

I was born on September 27, 1918, the second of five children.

I was educated at Bradfield College and Oxford, where I graduated in 1939.

Thou wilt find rest from vain fancies if thou doest every act in life as though it were thy last.

I always would dream of making music videos. Whenever I make music, I always have a visual in my mind. I always see things.

I had a hard time going back to school after T2. I really didnt want to go to private school.

By merely foreswearing violence and taking advantage of their unique position contiguous with the world’s most creative people, the Palestinians could be rich and happy.

I have left out what I don't remember or don't know. Temperament, fear, shyness, obedience, kindness.

Roll, years of promise, rapidly roll round, till not a slave shall on this earth be found.

My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athlete to author.

In the history of mankind, fanaticism has caused more harm than vice.

Beautiful books are always written in a sort of foreign language.

Language instruction should start in the first grade. Writing, also.