Edward,
who is from Cork Street in Dublin's city centre, has made such an impression on
the cast and crew that they were only too happy to help him celebrate his 90th
birthday.
Edward
Quinn is living proof that you're never too old to try something new.
After
his wife Oonagh sadly passed away last year, the Dubliner decided to try his
hand working on television, joining MovieExtras.ie.
Soon
after joining the agency, the retired surveyor was selected to work as an extra
on RTÉ soap 'Fair City' - and has been working regularly in 'Carrigstown' ever
since.
Believed
to be Ireland's oldest extra, Edward recently featured in the 'Fair City'
Christmas special alongside his brother Vincent.
"It's
fantastic to be involved in 'Fair City' and experience something I've been
watching for the last 30 years," he said. "I heard about the
opportunity of being an extra through MovieExtras.ie and they're the ones that
put me forward - it's been a blast.
"I
feel like I'm part of the 'Fair City' family. I've made some great friends and
it's all quite exciting."
He
added that he felt his opportunities in life were very limited when his wife
died.
"I
thought at 89, when my wife sadly passed, there would not have been much for me
to do, but I now have a new lease of life.
"It's
great fun and can suit anybody at any stage of their life, young or old. I'm
only sorry I didn't do this decades ago.
"I
am still waiting for them to offer me a leading part."
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