....My favourite Clarenbridge story is the one about the Emperor and Empress of Japan. They were to have lunch in Moran's of the Weir and Willie Moran and his staff were given scrupulous details as to how to behave with the royal heads. After all these people's ancestors were considered gods by their subjects in times past. Everyone was instructed on how they should bow to the imperial guests, and under no circumstances should they make actual physical contact. But the Foreign Affairs department had reckoned without Willie's 83 year old father Michael. The fleet of motorcycle cops arrived, followed by stretch limousines. The emporer and empress emerged. The line of staff from Moran's was ready to greet them. Then suddenly Michael steps forward and say: 'Howya ma'am, Jeyes you're more than welcome"....

Irish Press, 15 August 1991

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