My loyalty is first and foremost, to the people of Singapore. It has always been so, and will always remain so.

I have always had the greatest respect for students. There is nothing I hate more than condescension—the attitude that they are inferior to you. I always assume they have good minds.

Think, dream and expect great things. For would you rather be correct in your perception? Or would you rather be exceptional in your life?

The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.

If there is only 24 hours to save the universe why are you talking to us?

If your subjects are eternal... they'll survive.

I've been to war. I've raised twins. If I had a choice, I'd rather go to war.

Played tennis for years. But you can't improve at tennis after you're 50. You get to be in your 40s, and suddenly you're a doubles player.

As a writer, my main objective is to tell the story urgently - as if whispering it into one ear - and to know the characters intimately.

I don't like confrontation.

There is a bit of arrogance with 'Hollywood' types that doesn't sit well with game developers.