Curnow first met him in 1985 and has encountered him several times . Meetings usually ended less than graciously for Curnow . Last year saw Mandela successfully placate Curnow 's upset ##s .
Curnow first met Mandela in 1990 and has encountered him several times . Meetings usually ended less than graciously for Curnow . Last encounter saw Mandela trying placate Curnow 's upset daughter .