Alex Shoumatoff

'Ecological sensitivity' is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Donald Trump. He doesn't even believe in global warming. But this is because he is a city boy.

Trump has got to be one of the most branded people on the planet. You can't get away from him.

Nature got it right with the cranes. They have been around since the Eocene, which ended 34 million years ago.

Andy Andrews is the best speaker I have ever seen.

Despite what Washington thinks or does on this 15th anniversary, we the people will never forget those who perished and the lessons learned on Sept. 11, 2001.

For my 16th birthday, my family took me to L'Auberge de L'Ill, which was family-run but had three Michelin stars. It was a revelation. After that meal, I realised this is what I want to do.