I Have No Desire To Live Anywhere

I've Always Hated The Danger Part Of Climbing, And It's Great To Come Down Again Because It's Safe.

We Had So Much In Common [with June Hillary] That We Just Carried On With Life As We Had Been Doing. It Wasn't Easy, But It Was - I Realise Now That It Was The Only Thing To Do.

I Have Discovered That Even The Mediocre Can Have Adventures And Even The Fearful Can Achieve.

Good Planning Is Important. I've Also Regarded A Sense Of Humor As One Of The Most Important Things On A Big Expedition. When You're In A Difficult Or Dangerous Situation, Or When You're Depressed About The Chances Of Success, Someone Who Can Make You Laugh Eases The Tension.

It's All Bullshit On Everest These Days.