The magic of the mechanisms inside each genetic structure saying exactly where that nerve cell should go - the complexity of these mathematical models is beyond human comprehension.

Even though I am a mathematician, I look at [fetal development] with marvel: How do these instruction sets not make mistakes as they build what is us?

If all my bridge coach ever told me was that I was 'satisfactory, ' I would have no hope of ever getting better. How would I know who was the best? How would I know what I was doing differently?

Wrong must not win by technicalities.

I think if we ever reach the point where we think we thoroughly understand who we are and where we came from, we will have failed.

I still believe I have a part to play for England.

... the life of the mind is reality, and love without romantic illumination is a spiritless matter.

My nutritionist read my pathology report and said, "There's only one way you can beat your cancer." "What's that?" "You have to find out what caused it.

Music is a reflection of who you are.

That's one of the main thing with the lyrics - not giving any answers.

I learned it doesn't matter how you win. You play to your team's strength.

You can't beat women anyhow and that if you are wise or dislike trouble and uproar you don't even try to.