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

My father was unemployed and I was the eldest of seven children. We were very poor. And when you ask how did we support ourselves, the only funding that we had was unemployment payments.

I never thought in terms of being a leader. I thought very simply in terms of helping people.

In my opinion, what changed the situation eventually - and, of course, it took a lot of time to change it, things like that don't change in a week or a fortnight - was the new educational system.

The basis of peace and stability, in any society, has to be the fullest respect for the human rights of all its people.

If the word 'No' was removed from the English language, Ian Paisley would be speechless.

Total ghettoization, because they were in charge of public housing, the local council, and they deliberately located people in a ghetto situation in order to ensure that they maintained control.

All conflict is about difference; whether the difference is race religion, or nationality.

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

Difference is of the essence of humanity.

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.

I feel like Obama in a way. His idea that hope means not shrinking from a fight it's the courage to reach for something. My music is that. Those are principles I try to embody.

I don't think it's true that blondes have more fun... Trust me, it is not true!

Beauty is less important than quality.

Those who are determined to be 'offended' will discover a provocation somewhere. We cannot possibly adjust enough to please the fanatics, and it is degrading to make the attempt.

Treat every moment as a gift, that is why it is called the present.

I like working with an actor who doesn't do the oneupmanship. One who has no trick and gives a true, honest performance.

I am not a public speaker and never will be.

Saying good night to the mountains, the sun throws his most beautiful rays to them, that they may not forget him till the morning.

Risk it, go for it. Life always gives you another chance, another go at it. It's very important to take enormous risks.

A father, finding time for what is most important is the true marker of a successful person.