"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 never wanted to do TV. I just did what I was trained to do through the Special Forces, and I've been doing that from a very young age.“
-Bear Grylls
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"My faith isn't very churchy, it's a pretty personal, intimate thing and has been a huge source of strength in moments of life and death."
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"I loved climbing because of the freedom, and having time and space. I remember coming off Everest for the last time, thinking of Dad and wishing that he could have seen what I saw. He would have loved it."
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"Americans are cool if you show just a chink of vulnerability, they respond so much. They'll pat you on the arm and say, 'Hey kid, you're all right.' Brits will respond but they are much more cynical."
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