Comedian Andy Quirke was forced to hire a bodyguard, after fans got a bit too close on a night out in Dublin’s Copper Face Jacks.
The actor who plays Damo & Ivor on RTE, revealed that fame became too much after season 1 of his show.
“I went out drinking one night and got out of a taxi outside Copper Face Jacks. I had people lifting me practically out of the taxi and up in the air,” he said.
“Getting (a bodyguard) sounds a bit crazy but I was getting so frustrated.”
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“I know that people are trying to be nice and just come over for a picture or a chat, but I think people forget that I’d been in Damo & Ivor mode all week and all I want is a quiet drink with my mates.”
Speaking to The Irish Times, Andy added that people might think he’s lucky to be partying, but really he just wants to be at home watching TV.
“I’m sure people will go ‘Here mate, cop on, look at the job you’re in’. Everyone’s so nice but I’m the type who would rather stay at home and watch animal programmes,” he said.
