What I worry about is the lack of understanding in society around the world that there is a divide in the world between those who have and those who do not.

I dont have any regrets. I consider myself really privileged to belong to medicine and do what I do. I would do it all again.

As a heart surgeon I am on constant call, and when not researching or giving lectures, I like to be with my family.

I actually consider myself as totally privileged to be able to serve science and medicine in a global fashion, because science and medicine know no boundaries.

My dad was a surgeon in Egypt. He was a general surgeon. As a little boy I always admired what he was doing, and I wanted to do surgery.

I have a charity called the Chain Of Hope, where we target children from poor areas where heart surgery is not available, and we offer our services.

It is totally unacceptable that there are countries with no paediatric cardiac surgeries.

Even during a mid-life crisis do not deviate from your goal. History remembers only those who succeed.

Be picky about vibes. Be picky about the energy you surround yourself with. You owe yourself that much.

I grew up playing games, and I remember Christmas 1981 when my dad got us an Intellivision, and we all sat around and played 'Astrosmash' for hours on end. It was a big part of my youth.

You might as well try and dam Niagara Falls with toothpicks as to stop the reform wave sweeping our land.

My past behaviour makes me cringe.

Show your contempt for the problem and your concern for the person.

I'm a role model. I have overcome the negativity, and I'm playing.

Embosom'd in the deep where Holland lies. Methinks her patient sons before me stand, Where the broad ocean leans against the land.

It's kind of strange-- in fiction you get to tell lies and are applauded for it.

The organizations of the future are filled with smart, fast, flexible people on a mission