The Hist is a place where verbal combat is taught to the highest levels, a place where intellectual debate is rigrous yet immersed in humour, a place where differences of opinion are both celebrated and challenged, a place where I was taught to think on my fee and from where the foundations of my profession were built. The friends I made in the Hist are still the ones who keep me on my toes, remind me to be true to myself and provide the best banter. It was one of my favourite places at Trinity, its influence on me profound - teaching confidence, consideration and cerebral application. Long live the Hist and the amazing influence it has had on society and free thought - the world is a better place for its existence.