I mean, in the last few months alone, I've been pinned in a big set of white-water rapids, been bitten by an angry snake in a jungle, had a close escape with a big mountain rockfall, narrowly avoided being eaten by a huge croc in the Australian swamps, and had to cut away from my main parachute and come down on my reserve, some five thousand feet above the Arctic plateau. When did all this craziness become my world? It's as if - almost accidentally - this madness had become my life. And don't get me wrong - I love it all. The game, though, now, is to hang on to that life. Every day is the most wonderful of blessings, and a gift that I never, ever take for granted. Oh, and as for the scars, broken bones, aching limbs and sore back? I consider them just gentle reminders that life is precious - and that maybe, just maybe, I am more fragile than I dare to admit.

— Bear Grylls

In the British Special Air Service, combat fitness is all about running.

— Bear Grylls

I try and eat really healthy when I'm home, but I certainly don't eat worms and snakes.

— Bear Grylls

Many great people over the centuries have depended on their faith- it is a sign of great strength to need Jesus in your life.

— Bear Grylls

My faith is an important part of my life and over the years I've learned that it takes a proud man to say he doesn't need anything. It has been a quiet strength and a backbone through a lot of difficult times.

— Bear Grylls

My faith isn't very church, it's a pretty personal, intimate thing and has been a huge source of strength in moments of life and death.

— Bear Grylls

My work is all about adventure and teamwork in some of the most inhospitable jungles, mountains and deserts on the planet. If you aren't able to look after yourself and each other, then people die.

— Bear Grylls

Nobody wants to end up super rich and famous - but divorced. I'm always clear on that and try to stay on the right side of the line.

— Bear Grylls

One killer exercise that's really great is pull-ups with your legs out level. That's my favorite. It's such functional core strength, and that's why I can climb up trees and down vines.

— Bear Grylls

Some of the greatest survivors have been women. Look at the courage so many women have shown after surviving earthquakes in the rubble for days on end.

— Bear Grylls