 He always relied on Clegg and whoever was completing the trio to supply him with cigarettes, ale and other such things.His lack of funds always surprises his friends, to the point when Compo is willing to get injured as it will end up with someone, usually Foggy, buying him a drink out of guilt or remorse.Although he married soon after the war, almost thirty years later he is still in an argument with the thirty-bob tailor who made his wedding suit.