At last Sir Terry Wogan has decided to take things a bit easier and announced his departure from the end of the year.
Well deserved and expected but, nonetheless, a shock for the legion of TOGS (Terry's Old Geezers/Gals) who, for decades, have woken up to that gentle brand of humour that is his own. Terry Wogan is truly unique in broadcasting terms - educated, well read, witty, musical, self-deprecating and most of all, generous in every sense of the word. His ability to see the best in people comes across regularly. When some of us would be showing our curmudgeonly side, Terry sportingly makes allowances. It's an attractive trait and in no small part responsible for everyone feeling that he is on their side, that they can rely on him, that they know him. I have only met him once briefly, at a book signing, but the warmth that he showed to all his followers only reinforced the impression.
He has earned a little more time with his family, a little more time to lie in and, in all likelihood, a little more golf.Well deserved and expected but, nonetheless, a shock for the legion of TOGS (Terry's Old Geezers/Gals) who, for decades, have woken up to that gentle brand of humour that is his own. Terry Wogan is truly unique in broadcasting terms - educated, well read, witty, musical, self-deprecating and most of all, generous in every sense of the word. His ability to see the best in people comes across regularly. When some of us would be showing our curmudgeonly side, Terry sportingly makes allowances. It's an attractive trait and in no small part responsible for everyone feeling that he is on their side, that they can rely on him, that they know him. I have only met him once briefly, at a book signing, but the warmth that he showed to all his followers only reinforced the impression.
Mornings just won't be the same.
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