James Dyson

The media thinks that you have to make science sexy and concentrate on themes such as rivalry and the human issues.

I was frustrated as a child when I had to use a vacuum. It had a screaming noise and the smell of stale dog and a lack of performance.

I grew up running miles of the Norfolk coastline. I'd think nothing of a six-mile run before breakfast. I still run, though not as far and not before muesli.

The British judiciary needs to support intellectual property.

I think if you have to pay for your education, you worry very seriously about you're going to do when you've got your degree.

The way the world is going, it's technology driven. And it isn't just driven by the old super powers, it's driven by the far east and new emerging economies.