I guess today Jane Goodall transformed our understanding of the animal world with her work

on chimpanzees. That was 60 years ago, but she's still working as hard as ever to spread

her message of hope.

Every time I tell a story, I'm actually living it and every time I live it, it takes me back

to who I am, how I began and what I want to do, and how lucky I have been that my story

has led me to the place where I am today.

Welcome to People I Mostly Admire with Steve Levitt.

Few people have lived a life as remarkable as Jane Goodalls, born in an era when women's

options were greatly limited, especially in scientific domains, she defied the odds, not

only making remarkable scientific contributions, but also becoming one of the most widely known

and admired people on the planet.

And how devoted is Jane Goodall to her classes, she's 88 years old, and despite the fact

she's got COVID, she insisted we go ahead with our conversation.

Wow, Jane, what a joy and an honor.

I happen to see a documentary about you.

Later on the time I started this podcast a little over two years ago, and we have been

hounding and harassing your people ever since trying to make this conversation happen.

It took persistence, but I'm glad they finally gave in and allowed you to talk to me.

Well, I've been so busy being virtual Jane that my time has been unbelievably hectic.

I've been busier during COVID than ever in my life before.

I'm now on the road again, but for two and a half years, I didn't have one day off.

There were no weekends, no holiday, including Christmas day, non-stop.

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