Peter Wright Quotes

A collection of quotes by Peter Wright.

Peter Wright is a British computer scientist and mathematician known for his pioneering work in cryptography and computer security. He was born in 1939 and obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. Wright was a key figure in the development of early computer encryption systems and played a crucial role in the Cold War era by uncovering various espionage activities. His work and experiences inspired the bestselling book "Spycatcher," in which he detailed his time as an intelligence officer. Peter Wright's contributions have made significant contributions to the field of computer science and national security.

As a kid I quite fancied the romantic, Bohemian idea of bein

As a kid I quite fancied the romantic, Bohemian idea of being an artist. I expect I thought I could escape from the difficulties of maths and spelling. Maybe I thought I would avoid the judgement of the establishment.

Peter Wright

Romantic