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David Attenborough quotes

British Journalist May 8, 1926

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David Attenborough quote: "Before the BBC, I joined the Navy in order to travel."
Before the BBC, I joined the Navy in order to travel. David Attenborough
Dealing with global warming doesn't mean we have all got to suddenly stop breathing. Dealing with global warming means that we have to stop waste, and if you travel for no reason whatsoever, that is a waste. David Attenborough
I often get letters, quite frequently, from people who say how they like the programmes a lot, but I never give credit to the almighty power that created nature. David Attenborough
David Attenborough quote: "An understanding of the natural world and what's in it is a..."
An understanding of the natural world and what's in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment. David Attenborough
You can only get really unpopular decisions through if the electorate is convinced of the value of the environment. That's what natural history programmes should be for. David Attenborough
Cameramen are among the most extraordinarily able and competent people I know. They have to have an insight into natural history that gives them a sixth sense of what the creature is going to do, so they can be ready to follow. David Attenborough
The process of making natural history films is to try to prevent the animal knowing you are there, so you get glimpses of a non-human world, and that is a transporting thing. David Attenborough
I'm absolutely strict about it. When I land, I put my watch right, and I don't care what I feel like, I will go to bed at half past eleven. If that means going to bed early or late, that's what I live by. As soon as you get there, live by that time. David Attenborough
David Attenborough quote: "There is no question that climate change is happening; the..."
There is no question that climate change is happening; the only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it. David Attenborough
I would be absolutely astounded if population growth and industrialisation and all the stuff we are pumping into the atmosphere hadn't changed the climatic balance. Of course it has. There is no valid argument for denial. David Attenborough
I had a huge advantage when I started 50 years ago - my job was secure. I didn't have to promote myself. These days there's far more pressure to make a mark, so the temptation is to make adventure television or personality shows. I hope the more didactic approach won't be lost. David Attenborough
David Attenborough quote: "I think a major element of jetlag is psychological. Nobody..."
I think a major element of jetlag is psychological. Nobody ever tells me what time it is at home. David Attenborough
In the old days... it was a basic, cardinal fact that producers didn't have opinions. When I was producing natural history programmes, I didn't use them as vehicles for my own opinion. They were factual programmes. David Attenborough
David Attenborough quote: "Natural history is not about producing fables."
Natural history is not about producing fables. David Attenborough
David Attenborough quote: "Being in touch with the natural world is crucial."
Being in touch with the natural world is crucial. David Attenborough

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