Yes that struck me too. I think he said something along the lines of if tragedy strikes then there's no point in falling over - you just have to carry on. What a lot he had to deal with too with the loss of family members. I loved the part about the chocolate bars and how he knew the dates they were first available and also his desk that hadn't been tidied or dusted for five years or so and the strange treasures it held. Marvellous!
Taz x