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.
BEAR GRYLLSI 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.
BEAR GRYLLSThe SAS Reserve tends to be made up of former paratroopers and commandos who still want a challenge, but it is open to civilians.
BEAR GRYLLSThere is little faith involved in setting out on a journey where the destination is certain and every step in between has been mapped in detail. Bravery, trust, is about leaving camp in the dark, when we do not know the route ahead and cannot be certain we will ever return.
BEAR GRYLLSNever depend on those luck moments – they are gifts – but instead always build your own back-up plan.
BEAR GRYLLSI 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.
BEAR GRYLLSI love Ray Mears. He’s brilliant. He’s so rude about me in the press, it’s outrageous!
BEAR GRYLLSThe rewards of the wild and the rewards of the survivor go to those who can dig deep, and, ultimately, to the guy who can stay alive.
BEAR GRYLLSNothing inspires people more than reckless acts of courage.
BEAR GRYLLSSurvival can be summed up in three words – never give up. That’s the heart of it really. Just keep trying.
BEAR GRYLLSIn the British Special Air Service, combat fitness is all about running.
BEAR GRYLLSYes, the Boy Scouts of America should definitely allow gay adult leaders and I think it’s really going to hold them back if they don’t.
BEAR GRYLLSI’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.
BEAR GRYLLSThere is no feeling like coming home after danger.
BEAR GRYLLSWhat Scouting says to people is: Every child has a right to have an adventure. Life is about grabbing opportunities
BEAR GRYLLSI have held healthy respects of bears along with assorted crocodiles, snakes and lots of other animals. You know, bears are dangerous, you have to be super careful.
BEAR GRYLLSWhat I’ve learned over the years is that the path less traveled always makes for a more interesting journey. If you simply do what everyone else is doing, how can you ever expect to excel and create something wonderful and unique in your life?
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