Like everybody at that age, I read an awful lot of pulp fiction. But at the same time, I also read quite a bit of history and read that as much for pleasure as part of a curriculum.

Therefore they should come to the table and reach an agreement that would protect their identity.

I was grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. The political violence really started in 1970-1971. The political difficulties start a little bit beyond that.

Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity.

Before the arrival of the Credit Union, people who were from the poor background or a working class background couldn't borrow from banks.

I grew up in Derry, of course, and it was - Derry was the worst example of Northern Ireland's discrimination.

When people are divided, the only solution is agreement.