I think they have to consider seriously whether opening more boat slips is the right thing. I think we have to tell the port that we want this space for park land.

We have a very rich heritage here of togetherness and racial harmony. There are a lot of good things that can be said about the village of New Haven ... and I'm not about to forget about that and spit in the faces of the people that built this community.

I actually think it's hilarious. It's really to the point.

[But they saw the result.] When I opened my eyes, the dust and shit was flying everywhere, the awning from the restaurant floating over our heads on to the roadway, ... We just staggered out on to the road. You could not see for the dust and dirt falling to the ground. Once everyone realised it was a bomb we just ran.