Veteran journalist George Negus dies aged 82

Australian Community Media

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.

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