The knowledge of languages was very useful. I have a university degree in foreign languages and literature.

My mother was a regular church-goer and was very tolerant.

I was very restless, but finally I found my way.

Literature offers the thrill of minds of great clarity wrestling with the endless problems and delights of being human. To engage with them is to engage with oneself, and the lasting rewards are not confined to specific career paths.

At Sussex University, I developed a system called WinLocX to help with the process of translating software into foreign languages.

The speed of movement towards independence will depend on Kosovo demonstrating that it is capable of treating minorities well. We have not always seen that.