Personal Life
Stott remained celibate his entire life. He said, "The gift of singleness is more a vocation than an empowerment, although to be sure God is faithful in supporting those He calls."
Stott's favourite relaxation was birdwatching; his book The Birds Our Teachers draws on this interest.
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