I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and progressive force for humanity. — Paul Nurse
My main efforts focussed on trying to identify the rate controlling steps during the cell cycle. — Paul Nurse
Like many students, I found the drudgery of real experiments and the slowness of progress — Paul Nurse
It has been a privilege to pursue knowledge for its own sake and to see how it might help mankind in more practical ways. — Paul Nurse
I was never very good at exams, having a poor memory and finding the examination process — Paul Nurse
I think it was this curiosity about the natural world which awoke my early interest in science. — Paul Nurse
I met my wife anne who was a sociology student, and her influence together with activities — Paul Nurse
I felt strongly that since the pursuit of good science was so difficult it was essential — Paul Nurse
At age 11 in 1960, I moved to an academic state secondary school, harrow county grammar school for boys. — Paul Nurse
During the winter my attention was attracted to the changes in the stars and planets in the sky. — Paul Nurse
