Two stories:
1. Ronnie was in Germany when a young U2 appeared in the bar. Edge reported on the Late Late special mentioned above that Ronnie went over and said "You may not know me but my daughter loves your music and it would be an honour and a privelige for me to tell her you bought me a pint".
2. When a supposedly-on the wagon Ronnie ordered a Gin and Tonic a punter questioned his choice: "I have the odd Gin and Tonic. It keeps my mind on my own fucking business".
A hugely entertaining and talented man, and a nice bloke to boot. RIP.
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