Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, 1918 – 2013 – Thank you. (Photo – Matthew Willman)

“You sharpen your ideas by reducing yourself to the level of the people you are with and a sense of humour and a complete relaxation, even when you’re discussing serious things, does help to mobilise friends around you. And I love that.”

FROM AN INTERVIEW WITH TIM COUZENS, VERNE HARRIS AND MAC MAHARAJ FOR MANDWLA: THE AUTHORISED PORTRAIT, 2006, 13 AUGUST 2005