The Leader, Deireadh Fómhair 1988

14 THE MAN BEHIND THE VOICE L .. dmet McElhatton D.C.R. You're all familiar with Uncle Emmet, whose daily show on Donegal Community Radio attracts thousands and thousands of listeners. He has his own distinctive style, lots of charm,wit and all those interesting tit-bits. But what is he really like ? Well, hold your breath, dear readers, and read on, because uncle Emmet reveals all in an in– depth exclusive intetviewwith your favourite Mag. Our roving reporter cornered the wee man in the D.C.R. studio as he held the Nation spellbound one afternoon last week, and while an LP record played, Emmet talked and talked and talked... Here is a trudge through his cess-pit like mind. The Leader (trying to be serious): Where were you educated? Emmet: Being realistic, at home and out– side school. Real education is life in the modem world. Who had the biggest influence on your career? Umm - my father and Ghenghis Khan -who could possibly be one and the same person. Your miscellaneous likes? Italian food, cooked by myself, wine, suffi– cient quantities of brewed hops and water, The Who, Blake's Bar (except for Kevin in the after– noon). Miscellaneous dislikes - Shaving and too many others to list. Who would you most like to meet Emmet? Lemmy from Motorhead (again) and any– bodywith more charisma than I have. Ho, ho, hee, hee... Best place visited ? Paris (except for the dogs) Favourite expression ? But seriously folks Hobbies Reading (anything), cleaning up after my family, talking, history and writing. Favourite book ever read ? To Kill a Mockingbird Favourite newspapers ? Who'd be the first invite to your party? Ghenghis Khan Who'd be the last ? Me, I wouldn't be responsible for the con– sequences. Best friend ? I'm sulking today, I don't like them any- more. Favourite artist ? Ronald Serie (cartoonist) Favourite actors ? James Woods, Richard Burton Favourite actress ? My mother Finally, uncle Emmet, what would you do if you only had 3 minutes to live ? Kiss myself all over. And your last words ? Aaaaagghh... Drummer Drumming .... Michael supporting Henry McCullough. The Guardian, The Irish Times, and my all time favourite "The Sunday Times". Uncle Emmet live on D.C.R. We have the latest technology in TVNideo Equipment now in stock. MITSUBISHI, PANASONIC and SONY from £400 or £3.48 per week on easy pay system. YOURS IN THREE YEARS! MIDI Hi-Fl SOUND SYSTEMS from £140 to £199 Special Offer on the New Range of Super Quiet BENDIX AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES FIVE YEARS AFTER CARE GUARANTEE· BUILT TO LAST! Many more Su_per Deals await you in our well-stocked stores at:- LR. MAIN STREET, LETTERKENNY· Tel. (074) 21109 or LETTERKENNY SHOPPING CENTRE· Tel. (074) 21888 AFTER SALES SERVICE - Tel. (074) 24224 - Deliveries FREE anywhere in the County.