The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Getting to know you
He’s best known as gangster, Leonard “Lenny” Murdoch, in River City. Luckily Frank Gallagher was gentle with us when he answered our questions
Q What’s the best thing about playing a gangster in River City? A I can do things that I couldn’t do in real life.
Q What would be your dream role? A Any role in The Godfather.
Q Your house is on fire, what one item do you save? A Definitely my phone.
Q Happiest memory? A My wedding day.
Q And most embarrassing? A Too many to mention.
Q Early bird or night owl? A Early Bird – at my age it’s essential.
Q Theme song for your life? A “Little old wine drinker me” by Dean Martin.
Q First thing you’d do if you won £1 million? A Spend it on the necessities, such as a world cruise.
Q What would be your last meal on earth?
A Slow cooked pork with mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli, onions and a bottle of Rioja.
Q Dream dinner party guests? A James Cagney, Marlon Brando, Elvis and of course my partner.
Q Home or abroad? A Great to go away but better to come home.
Q Save it or spend it? A Spend it – no pockets in a shroud.
Q Quiet night in or big night out? A Quiet night in every time with my feet up.
Q City break or weekend in the country? A City break: Berlin, Prague, Krakow and any other European cities.
Q Couch potato or fitness fanatic? A Both – I have a swim and use the gym every day and then sit about on the couch.
Q Rebel rebel or teacher’s pet? A I was a disgrace to the education system.
Q Early or late? A Punctual (doesn’t always happen though).
Q If you could turn back the clock what one thing would you change? A Making an arse of myself so frequently when I was young.
Q Cats or dogs? A Dogs are a man’s best friend – and I’m allergic to cats.
Q Biggest regret? A Non, je ne regrette rien.
Q What are you proudest of? A My family.
Q Who do you admire most? A Brendan Rodgers and the Lisbon Lions.
Q And who do you detest? A Any elitist.
Q What advice would you give to your younger self? A Behave a bit better, don’t drink so much and keep the heid down.
Q Who would you like to thank?
A Everyone who turns up to the show tonight. Seriously, we’ve had great audiences everywhere and it’s a unique opportunity for the Celtic family to celebrate.