This Possibility Bothered Me As I Thought

At Age 11 In 1960, I Moved To An Academic State Secondary School, Harrow County Grammar School For Boys.

I Have An Idealistic View Of Science As A Liberalising And Progressive Force For Humanity.

Scientific Understanding Is Often Beautiful, A Profoundly Aesthetic Experience Which Gives Pleasure Not Unlike The Reading Of A Great Poem.

During The Winter My Attention Was Attracted To The Changes In The Stars And Planets In The Sky.

My Parents Were Neither Wealthy Nor Academic, But We Lived Comfortably And They Were Always Extremely Supportive Of My Academic Efforts And Aspirations, Both At School And University.