Or perhaps your dad objected to help fund his lifestyle? (Can't remember details but IIRC he was a bit of a thug)
My dad would have said the same, but he genuinely would've felt ripped off if EK had died in an explosive fireball within moments of starting the show.
I came across this corker again today. I really must have a word with my gatepost.... (this really is my gatepost - I don't know where it gets these ideas from, I'm sure it's not me!)
Yes, that's livened my day - subtle, yet obvious. I must look out some of my tip jar signs from Cropredy festivals (though, if they appealed to me, they won't be subtle!)
Do I need to explain to you the difference between a gondola (sh1t, I spelled it wrong) and a gondolier?