Miriam O'Callaghan brushes off 'rubbish' compliment from Brendan Gleeson
Speaking with the iconic actor on the Sunday with Miriam show on RTE Radio One, the seasoned host had her own warm opening remarks rebounded to her but she was quick to 'rubbish' them.
Getting the interview underway, Miriam said: 'But first this morning, actor and national treasure, Brendan Gleeson, is here in studio, morning to you Brendan.' RTE presenter Miriam O'Callaghan had no time for Brendan Gleeson's compliments during a recent radio interview. Pic: Miriam O'Callaghan/X
The veteran actor chuckled and simply replied: 'Bit of a national treasure yourself.'
Miriam instantly responded: 'Yeah, rubbish', as she brushed off the niceties with some sarcastic banter.
However, she then shared her own thoughts on the Gangs of New York and Harry Potter star, showcasing her obvious high regard of the man. Miriam O'Callaghan and Brendan Gleeson. Pic: Miriam O'Callaghan/Instagram
Miriam said: 'It is lovely to see you because even when you came in this morning I noticed you were downstairs chatting to everyone. And I know everyone in Ireland will have their own favourite role from Colm in Banshees, Knuckles McGinty in Paddington 2, The Guard, In Bruges, Mad Eye Moody in Harry Potter, I could go on and on.
'But what always strikes me, and I saw it this morning, is that you return after every role to Dublin, to home, to yourself. You're still the Brendan we all know and love.' Miriam O'Callaghan. Pic: Fran Veale
Brendan told Miriam about how his life has constantly changed as he ages but always makes a point to maintain his 'essentials'.
The 70-year-old expressed strong gratitude to all of the kind-hearted people in his life, while sharing his belief that most individuals are inclined towards goodness. Clinging to this notion has made balancing life 'very easy' for him.
Brendan also made sure to thank Miriam for the opportunity to discuss St Francis Hospice in Dublin, where both of his parents received care.
The Banshees of Inisherin star praised the hospice for being a facility built around kindness. He also mentioned the new 24-bed unit extension which is underway at the facility and the Buy a Brick fundraiser, where virtual bricks can be bought for €25 and personalised.
Brendan said: 'You can put something on it, maybe just the name of somebody you've lost, maybe just a thanks to the staff of the hospice, maybe just something that they said.
'And it's like, here's this social media thing where you get to put something positive and beautiful and give a gift of even just somebody's name.'
The multi award-winning actor is currently busy preparing for his return to the Irish stage with Conor McPherson's 'The Weir' at 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin. The play will run from August 8 to September 6 and also stars Owen McDonnell, Seán McGinley, Kate Phillips and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor.
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