“It’s like being an addict.”
Being AP.
If ever there was a perfect way to round off a Bank Holiday weekend, sitting down and digesting the mindset and life of one of Ireland’s finest ever sportsmen was just the trick.
On Monday evening, the country gathered around as RTÉ aired the incredible AP McCoy documentary, Being AP.
As suspected, everyone fell in love with the Antrim man all over again.
“I’m an addict to my way of life, because it’s like a drug,” the athlete who rode 4,358 winners in his career opened up in a powerful story.
“I’m an addict to riding horses. I’m an addict to winning. But it wears off and you have to go chasing it again.
“It’s all about winning. That’s what you’re really addicted to.”
His words and his insights had everyone gripped.
Machine.
#rte #BeingAP Jesus AP McCoy is a machine. Excellent documentary
— Colin Murray (@Murrjo12) May 1, 2017
Legend.
RTE1 now documentary about an absolute legend & gentleman @AP_McCoy pity all sports people didnt take leaf from his book #BeingAP #APMcCoy
— Peter Hearne (@phearne_dls) May 1, 2017
Relentless.
https://twitter.com/SabenaMoylan/status/859171565837135873
Stubbornness.
#BeingAP the determination, drive, dedication and stubbornness… Wow @AP_McCoy @DragonsDenRTE @mojoandmccoy @DrOliviaHurley
— Dr. Norah Patten 🚀 (@SpaceNorah) May 1, 2017
Class.
Jesus Christ @AP_McCoy is absolutely class, @RTEOne @mccoy_chanelle #BeingAP pic.twitter.com/VTOyOSKtqU
— Ollie Favier (@olliefavier) May 1, 2017
Even when he’s grumpy, we loved it.
AP McCoy is some legend. Hilariously grumpy at times. Telling the wife that he doesn't feel like going on hols😂!#BeingAP
— John Pidgeon (@jonnypmayo) May 1, 2017
Passionate.
#BeingAP compelling viewing! Raw, emotional, passionate, insightful & entertaining. What a story & super career! @AP_McCoy @mccoy_chanelle
— Joanne Murphy (@JoanneMurphy_) May 1, 2017
Amazing.
https://twitter.com/Maura_Shine/status/859154739812069377
Freak of nature.
https://twitter.com/daniellane91/status/859166096309583872
The best.
I'd go so far as to say that #BeingAP is one of the best sporting documentaries I've ever seen. Well done to all involved. #apmccoy #legend
— Colin Moran (@CollieCoaching) May 1, 2017
Legacy.
Such a raw documentary, fantastic career and a lasting legacy. Well done @AP_McCoy @mccoy_chanelle #BeingAP
— Sharon Creedon (@Scealdigital) May 1, 2017
We will never see his like again.
https://twitter.com/JasonPenny2/status/859185834813214720
Of course, when you’ve spent so long at the top and striving and striving to get better again, life changes pretty abruptly when you finally decide to leave it all behind.
https://twitter.com/DaveStrogen/status/859179324934692864
We’ll leave the last word to McCoy – a statement that sums up his drive and his legacy to complete perfection.
“I don’t think I was ever really content in my life because no matter how much you have a go at it – no matter how much you try – you can’t be as good as you want to be.”
