Such is the breadth of Joe Brennan's back catalogue that within minutes of speaking to someone he can think of a story suited to their needs, a tale likely to capture their imagination.
And he will be using that ability, and plenty of others, over the course of the next two months as he begins 'The Tale-a-Phone Exchange', a new campaign launched by Wexford Age Friendly and the Arts Office at Wexford County Council.
Starting on Wednesday February 3, Joe will be calling older people across Wexford to tell them a story, one of the many traditional yarns he has written and performed over the course of a lengthy career.