Inevitably you’re going to be delayed somewhere. Always have a book. Always have a movie. Always have a notebook. And then always have a sense of humour.

There’s a sameness and comfort level you get living in a country like America.

People ask me what the most important thing to take on the race is, and I always say it’s a sense of humor. If you’ve got nothing but a sense of humor, you will survive.

I’m a big fan of human dynamics. Nothing fascinates me more than really interesting people and human dynamics.

Riding a bicycle is about getting back to basics. It’s good for the waistline and it’s good for the wallet, is what I’m saying.

I really wish we could stay longer in the countries we visit, but I’ve been lucky to have visited most of them before, because I’ve done a tremendous amount of travel.

The world is waiting for you. Good luck. Travel safe. Go!

We need diversity in our population to make it work.

Anything new and different is most susceptible to market research.

Instead of focusing on the amount of money lacking in your budget, focus on what you DO have: a willing spirit, an imagination filled with bright ideas, people who care about you and can perhaps help you in some way. These are the things that will enable you to do almost anything.