Well, I think my skills are in getting things started. ... In fact, that's what I enjoy most - it's the opening game. And I'm afraid that once it gets past that point I get rather bored with it and want to do other things. ... The other thing I'm good at is talking. (Sydney Brenner)

Well, I think my skills are in getting things started. ... In fact, that's what I enjoy most - it's the opening game. And I'm afraid that once it gets past that point I get rather bored with it and want to do other things. ... The other thing I'm good at is talking.

Sydney Brenner

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