Bear Grylls

I loved climbing because of the freedom, and having time and space. I remember coming off Everest for the last time, thinking of Dad and wishing that he could have seen what I saw. He would have loved it. ”

The hardest thing about my job isn't the snake bites or the crocodiles, it's being away from my children. I have a really religious satellite phone call every day back to the boys, wherever we are, whatever time zone, to say goodnight. ”

My work is all about adventure and teamwork in some of the most inhospitable jungles, mountains and deserts on the planet. If you aren't able to look after yourself and each other, then people die. ”

Weather can kill you so fast. The first priority of survival is getting protection from the extreme weather. ”

Faith is personal if it's to be real. ”

My faith isn't very churchy, it's a pretty personal, intimate thing and has been a huge source of strength in moments of life and death. ”