It's Not A Real Adventure When You

Strong Motivation Is The Most Important Factor In Getting You To The Top

I Always Refused To Give In If There Was Some Argument With My Father. Whether It Was True Or Not, I Refused To Admit It And So Often I Would - Well, Tell Lies, Perhaps. I Would Either Do That Or Change The Story. Particularly If I Felt That My Father Was Being Unjust, Then I Was Very Strongly Motivated To Not Accept His Ruling.

Many People Have Been Getting Too Casual About Climbing Everest. I Forecast A Disaster Many Times.

On The Summit Of Everest, I Had A Feeling Of Great Satisfaction To Be First There.

Becoming A 'sir' Is Slightly Uncomfortable At First, Although It Is A Considerable Honor. It Is Amazing How Quickly You Become Accustomed To It.