It is true that I read, used, and borrowed the wise words of Dr.David Attenborough. Fortunately, he didn’t mind. After all, when I checked a few days ago as he was heading into his 100th birthday on May 8, he was looking extremely good, bright and recognised as a world-renowned broadcaster, natural historian, author and environmentalist.

In fact, even now, he has what we see as a “gentle humour and wit”. Most of us love his commentaries with dry wit, or light-hearted engaging observations, instead of laughing loudly as a comic. For instance, here are some from my early years when at 25 I was reading everything I could get my hands on. I remembered and always enjoyed comments by Sir David in the early days. But now, with so many of his supporters joining, waiting, remembering and following on his 100th birthday, here are some more over the years.

Let’s start with his, Funny & Witty Quotes: