A conversation with Dr. George Alleyne begining from his formative years in the University of West Indies to his current views about Panamericanism, Equity and a wide range of public health issues. Dr. Alleyne chronicles his career development and his ascendency as an academic and as Director Emeritus of PAHO. He states that he learned not to worry too much about the next steps in life, just to work hard, and the next steps will be become very obvious.