[A difficult childhood gave me] a kind of cocky confidence. ... I could never have so little that I hadn't had less. It took away my fear.

I might have been born in a hovel but I am determined to travel with the wind and the stars.

To live without risk for me would be tantamount to death.

I have found adventure in flying in world travel in business and even close at hand. ... Adventure is a state of mind-and spirit. It comes with faith for with complete faith there is no fear of what faces you in life or death.