My faith is an important part of my life and over the years I've learnt that it takes a proud man to say he doesn't need anything. It has been a quiet strength and a backbone through a lot of difficult times.

A man's pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.

A wise man knows; learn from others, never get complacent and know where the classic old dangers come from.

Life has taught me to be very cautious of a man with a dream, especially a man who has teetered on the edge of life. It gives a fire and recklessness inside that is hard to quantify.

When I'm in 'Man vs. Wild' mode, it's not pleasure. Every sensor is firing and I'm on reserve power all the time and I'm digging deep - and that's the magic of it as well, and that's raw and it's great.

I said 'no' to the 'Born Survivor' producer three times because I've never aspired to be a TV man.