I tried to write something that is majestic, and perhaps more modern than classical in style.

There is great freedom for learning and personal development here. Hopefully, we have captured that idea in this anthem.

I wanted to infuse the feeling that the university is growing, in size and in quality. Nostalgia is nice, but not productive. I wanted to inspire forward-thinking anticipation of what the university will become years from now.

The branding campaign Glasgow: Scotland With Style was launched 18 months ago and tonight we have been given plenty of food for thought for taking it forward.

I had years of riding experience Western style years ago. So that was an easy adjustment. And I had taught and choreographed dueling for 35 years or so. I think that was in the plus column for getting cast -- I knew my way around a sword.

If you look at five plays, we get those plays, we win, It won't be our coaching style to be into moral victories.