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He interviewed me when I applied in the 1980s. He asked whether I what I thought of Ada which was new at the time. I was quite positive about it which was probably the wrong answer, I didn't get in.

I was excited to hear I was being awarded the “CAR Hoare” prize from the same institution, only to find out it was a measly £200, if we’re doing humble brags

What were his easy questions?

I don't remember very well but I think we might have talked about category theory and how I didn't think it was the approach I wanted to take.

It depends - but most people feel warm and fuzzy committing funds to a candidate if they know that they 'got nowhere else to go'

But you got in!