It is extremely important to me to write for children.

I have a full and satisfying life. My work and my family are very important to me.

My three children have brought me great joy.

I don't care much for equations myself. This is partly because it is difficult for me to write them down, but mainly because I don't have an intuitive feeling for equations.

I don't want to write an autobiography because I would become public property with no privacy left.

Before I lost my voice, it was slurred, so only those close to me could understand, but with the computer voice, I found I could give popular lectures. I enjoy communicating science. It is important that the public understands basic science, if they are not to leave vital decisions to others.