Ben Fogle Quotes

Ben Fogle

Profession : Writer

Birth : November 3, 1973

It's not a surprise that the mental health epidemic is affecting so many people because we can't escape this bubble from being on our phones and tablets.

Ben Fogle

You learn so much about how far you can push yourself and what you can do. How an experience like Antarctica helps you, it boosts your confidence.

Ben Fogle

Where once Lego offered a whimsical form of escapism into the world of the subconscious, encouraging creativity and imagination, it's transformed into a rigid 'box ticking' discipline where children are encouraged to build by conformity.

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Without risk you can't experience life. There have to be risks, physically and mentally, taken by everyone.

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The wilderness rescued me. I have been shaped by my experiences in the great outdoors. Feeling comfortable in the wild gave me the confidence to be who I am, not who others want me to be.

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My wife Marina likes salad and fish and I have reduced my meat consumption to just three times a week. It wouldn't take much to go vegetarian and I may well make that decision soon.

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For anyone, taking yourself out of your natural environment and comfort zone is such a great way to reflect where you've come from and where you are going.

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Geography was the lesson I always looked forward to most. It was a form of escapism. It could be bleak midwinter outside but inside you're learning about African farming methods or the Great Lakes. No other lesson had that excitement.

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I am very proud of rowing the Atlantic Ocean.

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People are being overwhelmed with social issues, political problems and economic problems - and this notion of giving everything up and going to live off-grid and to have a simpler way of life is quite attractive.

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Often, a seemingly clear clean beach has a huge amount of hidden litter.

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I have an overactive mind and I find that doing exercise clears it.

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I have a terrible memory. I never remember names or faces. It's incredibly embarrassing.

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I love reading. I spend a huge amount of time travelling on planes and have always got a book on the go.

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Let's be honest, some people are better suited to exams than others in the same way that some of us are more sporty or arty.

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When suddenly your focus changes, you see the years going by and it's an extra reminder that you don't want to live life with any regrets.

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I had a short run as the presenter of 'Cash in the Attic'. It's a very popular show but didn't really suit me.

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I'm equally happy bouncing across the African savannah in an old Land Rover as I am staying in a luxury resort in The Maldives. Travel and the wilderness excite me.

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Stroking my dog calms me down.

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As United Nations patron of the wilderness, one of my roles is to report back from the Earth's remaining wildernesses and to act as a voice for the wild.

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