Veteran journalist George Negus dies aged 82
The former founding host of 'Foreign Correspondent' and '60 Minutes' died after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Video via ICMI Speakers and Entertainers [2015].
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00:00We set out at about five o'clock this morning from our base in Algeria to film a Polisario patrol.
00:07What we found out is that we're actually part of one.
00:10When I remember the first time I came here, it had almost a religious feeling to it.
00:33I mean, as though communism was a form of religion.
00:37How great is your fear? Do you fear a World War III scenario, possibly?
00:49Who and what is Barack Obama?
00:51Could he be the first non-white American to take up residence in this very familiar piece of real estate behind me?
00:57Poverty is still the most critical issue of our time.
01:00I don't think it's too late. I've never felt healthier and fitter in my life, George.
01:05I'll beat you up at tennis any time.
01:07We'll see. We'll see.
01:08Yeah, sure we will.
01:13The whole world knows I'm not seeking independence.
01:16Halos get very heavy and they tend to rust very quickly.
01:20What is your motivation? Would you call yourself a pure humanitarian?
01:24Do I get paid for talking to him? No? OK.
01:31Why do people stop us in the street almost and tell us that Margaret Thatcher isn't just inflexible, she's not just single-minded.
01:39On occasion, she's plain pig-headed and won't be told by anyone.
01:43Would you tell me who has stopped you in the street and said that?
01:46Why have you found it necessary to jail so many people who disagree?
01:49It is not correct.
01:51What did I say?
01:55Who is your worst enemy, Mr. President?
01:57America.
02:00One has to ask you, why go back to Pakistan at all?
02:03Pakistan is my country. It's in trouble.
02:06When we talk about majority rule, you'll have noticed I haven't spoken about black majority rule.
02:12I've spoken about majority rule when you have true democracy.
02:15To being described as a vain, self-regarding, shallow-thinking viper.
02:20Hello? What are they really thinking?
02:22Yeah, that's my friends.
02:25Some people even saw you as a Nelson Mandela of Malaysia.
02:30Why does John Cleese make so many people laugh?
02:33I do look a bit strange.
02:35You're regarded as a great mimic.
02:38OK, you want me to do you?
02:40No, I'm just kidding.
02:42That would be asking too much.