[Tutor] trying to find the python equivalent for VB6 "left", "right" and "mid"

[Fabian von Berlepsch]

Hallo Guys,

I am almost having a nerve crisis! 
Since 3 hours I am trying to find the python equivalent for VB6 "left",
"right" and "mid". 

Example (what I am looking for): 

>>> mystring = "Hello world"

>>> print left(mystring,7)

Hello w

- or -

>>> mystring = "Hello world"

>>> print mid(mystring,2,8)

ello wor

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You see? 
Thank you so much for getting me out of that mess!

Fabian