“The anti-apartheid prisoners on the island, like so many in every age and nation, found that Shakespeare had a peculiar ability to gentle their condition. They used to gather clandestinely to read the plays; on one occasion, the book was passed around for each man to mark his favourite lines.”

“I have a definite talent for convincing people to try something new. I am a good salesman. When I'm on form, I can sell anything.”