It’s tough at the top — but the fish supper comes free

RIGHT up there with ‘why would you do that?’, ‘what the hell did you say to her?’ and ‘where’s that tenner you owe me?’, ‘what’s it like being a reporter at big games?’, is the question I’m most asked.

Here’s your answer.

Wednesday, 5.30pm: I read somewhere recently that Dermot Morgan – the actor best known for his Scrap Saturday send-up of CJ Haughey and role as Father Ted – was once asked why he supported UCD? “Because I hate crowds,” he replied.