What does it take to lead the country's defense and economy in extremely challenging times? Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey CH, MBE, PC, MC (born 30 August 1917) is a retired British Labour politician, who served as Secretary of State for Defence from 1964 to 1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1974 to 1979. Here, he describes what has led him to strive to represent his country, from the world of politics to being Royal Engineer in World War II, and how why he managed to enact some of his most successful policies. For more information go to www.meg.qmul.ac.uk.