Possibly a little too much information, George.
The Late Late Show proved to be a very interesting watch on Friday night, with comments from Rosemary Adaser – a survivor of the Mother and Baby Homes – on Friday’s chilling revelations about the Tuam babies – and Emmet Kirwan’s tale of reconnecting with his brother amongst the highlights.
Also on the show was a very interesting panel discussion featuring Mary O’Rourke, George Hook and Rita Ann Higgins on the topic of ageing and the attitude towards old people in Ireland.
Hook, typically, wasn’t short of a word or two and delivered perhaps the most memorable moment when expressing his belief that, as they grow older, two muscles in particular are of significant importance to men.
Clip via The Late Late Show
“If you’re a man, there are only two muscles that count, the one below your waist and the one above your neck,” George said.
“Now, I can’t get it up anymore so that’s gone, but the only thing you have to worry about – I’m deadly serious – is your mind.
“I can cope with being in a wheelchair, I can cope with having some eejit putting cold rice pudding down my throat in a nursing home, I can cope with that, but what I can’t cope with is remembering my name.
“So therefore, every single day, I practise. Because that muscle there (points at his head) is just like that muscle there (points at bicep) – this one’s shagged – but this one’s (points at head) in great shape.”
Apart from divulging a little too much information, George’s point about keeping his mind active is an interesting and important one, although we’re not sure his wife Ingrid will be too happy about… him not remembering her phone number.
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