I used to be self-employed too. If I didn't work I didn't get paid, simple as.
I knew an alcoholic civil-servant once. He was constantly being sent on courses to deal with his alcoholism, he was missing from work half the time. I know it was the humane way of dealing with him but can the country afford that approach any more?
The worst thing about these scams is the insult to the intelligence that they imply, like you're going to believe that a 20 year old beauty from Belarus finds you interesting!
Two very different people they were! Ervine became more open-minded as he got older (RIP). Stephen Rea married one of the Price sisters (don't know which one) who was an IRA bomber and then became a prominent supporter of the RIRA. Only an intense self-loathing and guilt could drive someone like Rea to marry a bitter fanatic like her.
RE: irish cream liqueur
Bailey's milk shake! Mmmm.............