“I was approaching the age of 40 with a substantial publication record, but had not yet held any position in a chemistry department.” AgeRecordsPositionDepartmentChemistryPublicationAge Of 40 Author:John Pople
“From an early age I was told that I was expected to do more than continue to run a small business. Education was important and seen as a way of moving forward.” WayImportantRunningAgeMovingExpectedMoving ForwardSmall BusinessKeep Moving ForwardBusiness Education Author:John Pople
“At the age of 12, I developed an intense interest in mathematics. On exposure to algebra, I was fascinated by simultaneous equations and read ahead of the class to the end of the book.” BookEndsAgeInterestClassMathematicsIntenseFascinatedEquationsExposureAlgebraSimultaneous Author:John Pople
“In the war, most young men were inducted into the armed forces at the age of 17. A group of students was permitted to attend university before taking part in wartime research projects.” MenWarAgeYoungForceChanceGroupsStudentsProjectsResearchUniversityYoung ManTake A ChanceArmed ForcesWartime Author:John Pople