“It's pretty obvious that Western lifestyles which rely on gigantic amo...” — Tom Hodgkinson Quote

“It's pretty obvious that Western lifestyles which rely on gigantic amounts of electricity use up far more resources than a subsistence-based life. A little more poverty would be a good thing.”

“If we are to make life into a pleasure rather than a struggle, then I would suggest that we have to start with our own mental attitudes.”

“I could happily lean on a gate all the livelong day, chatting to passers-by about the wind and the rain. I do a lot of gate-leaning while I am supposed to be gardening; instead of hoeing, I lean on the gate, stare at the vegetable beds and ponder.”

“With every inch of my energy, I wanted Fyre not to happen. I put all the electricity and energy in my body against that thing happening.”

“I'm not a techie, but I don't know how I lived without an iPad! Mine comes with me everywhere. As greatest inventions go, it's up there with electricity and cars.”

“Dad showed me how to do everything; showed me how to do plumbing and electricity, and shingle a roof and fix a carburetor - funniest guy I ever met in my whole life. He's a great role model because he never really put on airs; he just wanted the best for his kids.”