students 1 October 2008
Well, now. I had a wonderful night in the company of the students at me old college Trinity in Dublin. As I walked through the campus to the theatre (for twas the drama society I was visiting) I saw a big queue waiting to go into the Historical or Philosophical Society – couldn’t tell which one – turned out me old mucker Ardal O’Hanlon was speaking to them and another comedian – IF.com Edinburgh award winner extraordinaire David O’Doherty – was with the other society. An embarrassment of riches. Anyhow, the Players members I met tonight were a delight. To be honest, if the country is to be left to them I think it should be sooner rather than later – they were smart, mannerly, fun and trustworthy which is a helluva lot more than most of our public representatives and I think they’d have more common sense than to let the country get into any further mess. Hand the place over now, I say. They are so much more savvy too than we were ‘in our day’. And I came away all glowing with much booty – a hoodie with D U Players embroidered on it (yes, all you others who once were members I HAVE THE HOODIE – read this and weep) an honorary patron’s ‘certificate’ and my membership for the year. RESULT. I almost wish I was starting over again at university (but knowing what I know…and maybe staying my age too – never thought I’d say that…) as I think I’d have a ball. Great people and I wish them all the success and fun in the world – already they deserve it.
