I have always thought that what matters most in life is freedom and health, not money. Chris Tarrant Read Quote
If you go to Japan, even at the pokiest little station, every single train is arrives and leaves on time – not to a couple of minutes, within 30 seconds. In Canada, they have constant problems with massive avalanches and bear attacks on the line, but all these problems are solved immediately. Chris Tarrant Read Quote
I love being British but our railways are shocking. We are so inured to how appalling our railways are. And the idea in almost any other country in the world that leaves on the line would be a problem! Chris Tarrant Read Quote
When I was four years old, I found fishing and it has been my base ever since. Chris Tarrant Read Quote
When I was doing the breakfast show, I used to get up at three o’clock in the morning and go fishing before doing the show. Chris Tarrant Read Quote
Before my stroke, I thought I was infallible, because I was physically strong, and could do these endless hours with no effects, whatsoever. But sooner or later, we all hit a wall. Chris Tarrant Read Quote
So as long as I can do something like this kids show or I can go off and film polar bears or I can do some radio and stuff, and sort of keep other strings in my bow working, then it’s good. Chris Tarrant Read Quote
Probably the most formative thing was at the age of four my Granddad took me fishing. That actually became a major part of the rest of my life. Chris Tarrant Read Quote
When I was kid I always wanted to be either the captain of the England cricket team or I wanted to be a river bailiff. Chris Tarrant Read Quote
I once went to La Boca district, where you can watch street performers doing tango, and joined in. But it’s very hard to dance in Birkenstocks. Chris Tarrant Read Quote
