I didn’t know Bernie well, but I always got the sense that he knew I was shy and felt like he went out of his way to speak to me and include me in conversations, which I really appreciated. During covid times he occasionally popped into the office and we had a good chat and a laugh, it was wonderful to see another human at those times and he always made me smile. He was insistent that we should have a corridor cake party once everyone was back, so I shall make sure we have one in your honour Bernie.