I never wanted to do TV. I just did what I was trained to do through the Special Forces, and I've been doing that from a very young age.

I said 'no' to the 'Born Survivor' producer three times because I've never aspired to be a TV man.

I think viewers quite like it when I'm suffering or eating or drinking something horrible or really up against it in some quicksand or whatever.

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

I was always brought up to have a cup of tea at halfway up a rock face.

I was christened Edward. My sister gave me the name Bear when I was a week old and it has stuck.

I'm terrified of walking into a room full of people. Sitting down at a dinner table with 15 strangers brings me out in a sweat.

I've eaten sheep's eyes, the still hot meat from a zebra killed by a lion, and maggots which give you 70 calories to the ounce.

I've had so many injuries in my life that it's ridiculous.

I've never really had a TV career. I've been a soldier and a climber.

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

It breaks my heart that my father never knew my children. He should have been around for another 25 years.

It's unresolved conflict in my life that I have a lovely family and a risky job.

Look, sometimes, no matter how hard you try, sometimes you need a bit of luck.

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

My favorite moments? Where it's all going swimmingly, the sun's out and I've got a fire going and a nice snake on the barbecue.

Nobody else is stupid enough to get themselves into the straits that I get into.

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.

Survival requires us to leave our prejudices at home. It's about doing whatever it takes - and ultimately those with the biggest heart will win.

That feeling when you're so cold you'd give anything to be warm - I've had it before, literally huddled around a candle flame on an ice sheet.