The violence had broken out in both sides, but our philosophy as a party was very, very clear.

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.

Relationships: It takes wisdom to know when to turn the page and courage to know when to close the book.

The key to productive life is a complete care for the body, soul, spirit and mental well being.

Rainbows introduce us to reflections of different beautiful possibilities so we never forget that pain and grief are not the final options in life.

I was never trained for anything

As long as I can apply my craft, I'm happy.

I couldn't describe how little interest I have in men. Or I could - but I don't think that it would be appropriate.

I'm all for NATO. But I said they have to focus on terror, also.

I'd rather come back with a few transcendent memories than an album of snapshots.

My grandmother wanted me to get a good education, so she kept me as far away from schools as possible.

Trust is the great simplifier. If people in business told the truth, 80 to 90 percent of their problems would disappear.