He is a shy man, with a funny sense of humor. He has a wife who is connected to Island MacLeods from down Belfast way and that has not hurt him at all. He has a close family and I am sure his birthday party was one great event.

He has an honourary degree from UPEI and for over ten years he was a governor of Heritage Canada. His reputation as a Canadian Icon held that organization in very good stead. When he feels emotional about anything he booms, he hits the table, he demands attention. It was generous of him to give that organization as much time as he did and I learned much the four years I spend on the board with him.