I just hope I don't get a bad dementia. As long as I can play credible tennis I think I belong in science. When I can't exercise I think my brain will go as well.

James Watson dixit (James Watson: thinking outside the genome, 

The Lancet, March 2014)

James Watson has become what you would call a theoretical biologist now. He spends his time trying to make connections in different areas of biology.

Professor David Tuvenson dixit
(James Watson: thinking outside the genome, The Lancet, March 2014)

I come into my office 7 days a week because I like science.

James Watson dixit (James Watson: thinking outside the genome, 

The Lancet, March 2014)

I think that new ideas come from knowing more than other people. I've been a voracious reader all my life. I'm constantly filling my brain with half memories of things I think might be important.

James Watson dixit (James Watson: thinking outside the genome, 

The Lancet, March 2014)