Which one of these languages could Paddy Ashdown speak fluently?
Italian
Russian
Mandarin
Greek
Answer
Paddy Ashdown, the former British politician, could speak Mandarin fluently. He learned Mandarin in the 1980s and used it frequently when he served as the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. He also wrote a book about his experiences learning Mandarin, entitled "Mandarin Lessons: An Education in Diplomacy."
The Remarkable Legacy of Paddy Ashdown: How Well Do You Know the British Politician and Diplomat?