Des O'Connor's clean success
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Des O'Connor says the secret to his successful career is that he refuses to swear on TV.
The veteran TV presenter - who holds a world record after having a show with his name in the title for 46 years - insists the secret to his lengthy career is that he doesn't use foul language.
Asked what he thought about the Andrew Sachs scandal - which saw Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross leaving lewd phone messages for the actor - Des said: "A couple of comedians have, after becoming stars, resorted to effing and blinding.
"What are they doing? They're going to lose people along the way. Affection will always last a lot longer than admiration."
Des, 77, insists he has not sworn during his TV career, claiming it would not have made his act any better.
He explained: "In 46 years I think I said 'widdle' once. I might have said 'piddle' in a mad moment."
Des also revealed he did not really enjoy his stint as presenter of Channel 4 gameshow 'Countdown', which he hosted for two-and-a-half-years, ending last year.
He explained to Britain's The Sun newspaper: "It was a challenge. There were times you could use your wit - and I wanted to throw in a few more jokes. But the show's been going for 25 years, it didn't need me."
(C) BANG Media International
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