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Written by Alan Jacques
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Wednesday, 01 October 2008 |
Acclaimed Limerick songwriter Johnny Duhan faces a grilling from quizmaster Alan Jacques… Limerick songsmith Johnny Duhan will launch his new book ‘To The Light’ at O’Mahony’s Bookshop on Thursday October 9 at 7pm. Johnny will sing a few of his most popular songs such as ‘The Voyage’, ‘Don’t Give Up Till It’s Over’ and ‘The Beacon’ and read the stories that inspired the lyrics. You can also catch him live Upstairs in Dolan’s on Friday October 31. 1. What is your motto?Taken from my song: ‘Don’t Give Up Till It’s Over’. 2. Do you have a nickname?Johnny. I was John. 3. Where do you see yourself in ten years time?Writing and singing new songs I hope. 4. What is heaven to you?I’ve had a few glimpses of what I imagine it’s like, which I’ve put in my songs ‘A Winter’s Night’ and ‘To The Light’. 5. What is hell to you?I’ve had a few glimpses of hell too which I’ve put into songs like ‘The Blight’ and ‘We Had Our Trouble Then’. 6. What would your dying words be?Act of Contrition. 7. What is your favourite method of relaxation?Walking, reading, listening to music and believe it or not, singing. 8. What is your favourite food/drink/stimulant?Fish and wine. 9. What makes you tick?Music and poetry and the God behind the framework. 10. What is your favourite album of all time?I seem to play the ‘Brandenburg Concertos’ by Bach more than any other album. 11. Who is your favourite musician or band?There are so many great bands and musicians; it’s impossible to single out just one. 12. What is your favourite movie of all time?‘The Odd Couple’, if I’m pressed. 13. What is the last DVD you bought or rented?Can’t remember. I’m more of a book person. 14. What is the last book you read?I usually have a few going at once: ‘Modern Poets on Modern Poetry’, ‘Jesus Before Christianity’, and ‘The Divine Comedy’. 15. What is your favourite television programme?None that I can think of at the moment. I’m waiting for another rerun of ‘Fawlty Towers’. 16. What celebrity would you most like to hang out with?I’m not big into celebs. 17. What annoys you?Lack of compassion. 18. Where in the world would you most like to visit?Like Socrates, I’m happy enough in my own patch. 19. What animal would you like to return as in another life?A bird, if not an angel. 20. What do you like best about Limerick?Go to my album ‘Just Another Town’ and you’ll hear. 21. What do you like best about yourself?Is that a trick question? My endurance. 22. Who would your dream date be?That was long ago – Margaret. 23. What would you do if you won the lottery?Sing. 24. Do you have any hidden talents?I hope so every time I try to write a song. 25. What’s your immediate plan for the future?To sing a few of my most popular songs at the launch of my new book ‘To The Light’ in O’Mahony’s Bookshop on Thursday October 9 at 7pm, hopefully in front of a good crowd of song-lovers.
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