"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."
-Bear Grylls
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"I come from a line of self-motivated, determined folk - not grand, not high society, but no-nonsense, family-minded go-getters.“
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