I Was Never Very Good At Exams,

My Parents Were Neither Wealthy Nor Academic, But We Lived Comfortably And They Were Always Extremely Supportive Of My Academic Efforts And Aspirations, Both At School And University.

Scientific Understanding Is Often Beautiful, A Profoundly Aesthetic Experience Which Gives Pleasure Not Unlike The Reading Of A Great Poem.

I Had A Great Time Investigating The Pigments Of Different Mutant Fruit Flies By Following Experimental Protocols Published In Scientific American, And I Also Remember Making My Own Beetle Collection When It Was Still Acceptable To Make Such Collections.

It Was During My Time At Secondary School That I Abandoned Religion.

Better Understanding Of The Natural World Not Only Enhances All Of Us As Human Beings, But Can Also Be Harnessed For The Better Good, Leading To Improved Health And Quality Of Life.