'I'd like to thank the Irish Film and TV academy for this prestigious award. To be be not only the sexiest potato in a leading role for 'Spudfellas', but also the best Spud ever in the entire history of the whole planet, is overwhelming. I'd like to thank Louis Copeland who dressed this Potato and also Sir Walter Raleigh for his incredible help in getting me here'..


Of course, there was no such award. But when you end up in the company of the ever lovely, Kathryn Thomas, you're a winner anyway. But she's wasn't the only VIP this Spud was doing the red carpet shuffle - Miriam O'Callaghan came over to wish me well in my search for a Mrs Tayto (she's soooo lovely), Colm Meaney approached me about working together on a project Bill asked me about doing a stint on 'The Premiership' and even Minister Brennan nabbed me about a future return to politics.   

You can check out the rest of the nights photo's here on my Bebo or if you're into Facebook here.

... with Lovely Girl Sarah Kavanagh.

Paparazzi get very where these days .

But at least I look great in my new suit... thanks Louis!

There I was enjoying a gentle wander around Dublin window shopping yesterday and then this happens!

Ambushed by 'Lovely Girls'.

In Wedding Dresses.

And wellies.

And wouldn't you know it... the paparazzi were there to snap it up.

Typical!  

As many of you are aware, I had a brief and Royston-esque foray into politics. While I don’t regret running for office, the whole experience has made me aware that something or rather, someone is missing from my life.

Namely, a Mrs. Tayto.

For many years I have been content to be on my own, crisps and my monster truck have been enough, but now I’d like to share my love of cheese and onion with another. I’d like to find the salt to my vinegar if you will. With this in mind, I am announcing a nationwide search to find myself a lovely girl.

So, if you are single and fancy free, and think you would be interested in a spud like me enter you details into my little black book, or if you’re a spud stud and can give me some much needed advice on how to woo the ladies, throw us a chat up line.

Oh, and by the way, no weirdos please.

Mr. T.