Marty Whelan: Laughter can help you get through the darkest of days

Radio and TV presenter Marty Whelan believes a passion for what you do is key to happiness, regardless of what age you are, says Margaret Jennings.

A POSITIVE mental attitude, a good sense of humour, a love of music and a huge appreciation for his family unit are the main influences that help 60-year-old radio and TV presenter, Marty Whelan get through the ups and downs of life.

Being in the entertainment business has brought its challenges, but his passion for what he does never waned as the decades mounted, he says.