Dennis' practical code of conduct is also his philosophy

Collaboration with other people and good common sense are essential for a balanced way of life

‘Claude’ ponders on the passing of the generations and sees a need for us to think about our place in the world.

To ‘Gerrie’, life is beautiful. One needs to be aware of the impact we make on those with whom we come into contact.

'John’ wishes to leave the world a better place than he found it and observes some people duck out of trying to do this.

Irene says: ‘I’m still grappling with the question of ‘what is important and what is important to me’. That’s a lifelong journey. I don’t have the answers. I like to feel I’m asking the questions. It’s the central problem in life.”

To Lucy, interacting meaningfully with others matters. Lucy grounds the need for gregariousness in terms of the evolution of mankind.

Sandro comes right out and says: “I do my best to be happy every day. I think it’s not always easy to be happy but it’s the most important thing we have.” He looks and sounds as if he’s got there!

Theodore sees his life like onion rings: “The outside onion ring is my social life and my sporting life…. the inner ring is your own personal philosophy, your perception of the universe and the world and your place in it.”

Stewart feels that “The secret to fulfilment in your life is to send out pure love.” Anthony also says: “A purpose in life is to share love and to be loved.”

Crystal takes 35 seconds to say she does not think about such questions and therefore has nothing to say about the answers