I put all my eggs in one basket and invested in property. I didn't do anything internationally - it was all in Ireland.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Before 'Homeland,' I had £80 in the bank and no idea what I was going to do. I seriously considered giving it all up and getting a job as a lorry driver.
I knew I was going to lose my house in Ireland and all the other properties. It's all gone. But my house was the one material thing that was very important to me.
One summer vacation, I carried water to the town market to sell it, and I used some of the money I made to help a neighbour.
I lost all my investments after everything crashed in 2001. Prior to that, I'd been living off the interest on my investments, which was very healthy because it allowed frequent travel, and I had a lovely apartment.
I spent years overseas. I spent 11 years abroad.
If I have to lay an egg for my country, I'll do it.
I used to work for an SOE. The wealth I created didn't belong to me. In other words, I was only managing money for the country and the people.
I have done everything I can to move Britain out of the financial danger zone.
My first business deal was with my mother. I invested in chickens. I sold the eggs to my mother.
I own a lot of my house, because I'm Irish and from people who never owned anything.