My 2019: Phil Coulter

Your hero of 2019?
Fr Pete McVerry

Villain of 2019?
Boris Johnson

Best personal moment?
My son Ryan's wedding in Mexico

Best movie?
The Irishman

Best record?
Hill of Beans by Ralph McTell

Best TV programme?
Poirot

Best book?
Burned by Sam McBride

Best thing about the year?
Seeing my memoir Bruised, Never Broken published.

Your hope for next year?
To be still going.

What tickled your funny bone?
Donald Trump.

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