'I didn't give oral sex to one of my staff, I have more than enough to eat at home. Oh and I didn't take cocaine in a restaurant': Just another day in the car-crash life of Toronto's crack-smoking mayor

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford offended many this morning when he went on a vulgar rant about oral sex
''It says that I wanted to eat her p****. I would never do that,' Ford said of allegations he made sexual advances on a staffer
'I've got more than enough to eat at home,' he added
Ford quickly apologized for his graphic language at a press conference a few hours later
His wife Renata stood behind him as he blamed stress for his outburst
Ford continues to deny all of the allegations revealed in a recent police investigation on him
The report accuses the mayor of snorting cocaine, abusing alcohol and prescription pills as well as hanging out with prostitutes
City Council voted yesterday for Ford to take a leave of absence but Ford refused the non-binding decision

PUBLISHED: 14:00 EST, 14 November 2013 | UPDATED: 15:17 EST, 15 November 2013

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It was a busy day for Toronto Mayor Rob Ford who started out ranting about oral sex, only to apologize for his 'graphic language' at another press conference held hours later.

Earlier today, the mayor announced he would be suing ex-staffers Mark Towhey, Issac Ransom and George Christopoulos after they told police they witnessed Ford hanging out with prostitutes as well as abusing alcohol and prescription pills like OxyContin.

He also said he would be suing the waiter of an upscale Toronto restaurant who said the mayor snorted cocaine in the establishment.

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Bad words: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford used some pretty graphic language to describe allegations he made sexual advances on a staffer, Olivia Gondek

Allegations that he made sexual advances towards staffer Olivia Gondek seemed to anger the mayor the most.

'It says that I wanted to eat her p****. I would never do that. I'm happily married. I've got more than enough to eat at home, thank you very much,' he said.

At noon, the mayor held yet another press conference backed by his wife Renata to apologize for his 'graphic language' blaming the 'impulse in my remarks' on the last six months of 'tremendous stress'.

'The revelations yesterday of cocaine, escorts and prostitution have pushed me over the line,' he said. 'I used unforgivable language.'

Ford has been married to his wife Renata Brejniak since 2000. They met in high school and have two children together, daughter Stephanie and son Doug.

Sorry: Ford apologized at a press conference for using 'graphic language' saying it was the stress of the last six months that caused him to speak impulsively

The wife: Ford's wife Renata Ford stood behind her man during the press conference today. Included in the police investigation on Ford are allegations he patronized prostitutes

Out: Ford seen leaving the briefing room with his wife after the second short press conference

Rob Ford threatens legal action against former staffers

Ford added that yesterday's City Council vote that he take time off to deal with his personal life was the second worst day of his life, after the death of his father.

Since the City Council doesn't have the power to kick Ford out of the job, the decision was non-binding and Ford ultimately refused to step down.

'I'm not an addict of any sort. So I'm not quite sure why you're saying I need help,' Ford said after the vote.

Toronto council strips Mayor of his powers

What stress? In his noon press conference today, Ford blamed the tremendous stress' of the past six months for his indecent language referring to alleged sexual advances on a staffer. Pictured at City Hall later, he looked at ease

Decompressing: Ford wipes his face at a City Hall meeting after his noon press conference

Straightening out: Ford said he was seeking help from 'healthcare professionals' but would not elaborate what type of treatment he is receiving

But today's second press conference was the first time Ford seemed at all remorseful for his behavior.

He announced that he was 'getting support' from 'healthcare professionals' but wouldn't detail what kind of help.

Ford said he was 'taking accountability' for his actions and 'accepting responsibility for challenges I face'.

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While those statements seem an admission of guilt, the mayor continued to deny the allegations in the police report saying they are '100 per cent lies'.

He has previously stated his plans to run for reelection in October 2014.

During yesterday's City Council meating, hundreds of protesters gathered outside City Hall, many of them calling on Ford to step down.

An Ipsos-Reid poll conducted for several TV and radio stations showed that 76 percent of Toronto voters think Ford should step down or take a leave of absence, while only 24 percent agreed with Ford's insistence on staying in his job.

Newly released police documents reveal shocking details about Rob Ford's use of booze, drugs and even a suspected prostitute in the mayor's City Hall office on St Patrick's Day in 2012

Toronto mayor apologizes for 'unforgivable' language

Time to go: People protest against Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in front of City Hall in Toronto on Wednesday

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his brother Doug Ford (left) confront Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (bottom center) during council at City Hall in Toronto on November 13,

WHO IS RENATA FORD?

Rob Ford's wife Renata Brejniak stood by her man today as he apologized for the 'graphic language' he used to describe allegations he made sexual advances towards a staffer.

Not much is known about Renata, even to people within the Ford circle. She has been described as the 'invisible wife' and an 'enigma' by Toronto Life Magazine.

The couple met in high school when they were only living a few blocks from each other, and got married in 2000. They have an 8-year old daughter, Stephanie, and a 5-year-old son, Douglas.

Doug Holyday, Ford's former deputy mayor was at their wedding held at St George's Golf and Country Club.

'I don't even know if she has a job,' he told Toronto Life.

The Ford marriage has been far from perfect. In 2008, a domestic dispute started between the two when Ford called the police because of his wife's 'irrational, out-of-control' behavior.

When police 'saw the situation' they informed him to leave with the children so he took them to his mother's house.

Happier times: Ford and his wife (right) celebrating his election as Toronto Mayor in 2010

Television crews covering the dispute showed up to Ford's parents house where he used daughter Stephanie to deflect questions about the fight. He held her up in the front door and she said 'no comment' to the reporters gathered outside.

The next day, Ford returned to his house to take a shower and change clothes and that's when Renata called police.

Ford was arrested and charged with assaulting his wife and threatening to kill her.

At the time, a neighbor described Mrs Ford to the Globe and Mail as 'reclusive and rarely seen out of the house'

The charges were eventually dropped due to 'credibility issues' on Renata's part.

The couple seemed to patch things up after the incident.

'Everything's going great...whatever it takes,' Ford said when he finally returned to his home. 'I support my wife. My wife supports me.'

Renata rarely gives interviews. A June 2013 Toronto Sun article about the first-lady of Toronto references the last time she spoke to the press - October 25, 2010 when Ford was elected mayor.

Renata was helping her husband out at the time, returning calls when one reporter got a rare opportunity to chat with the first lady of Toronto. When asked about their children, Renata says they try to shelter Stephanie and Doug from politics.

'We have decided to wait until they are older to explain about politics,' she said.

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VidlerRVtravels, Sarnia, Canada, 1 hour ago

Perhaps the best thing his wife can hope for is life insurance money after he suffers a heart attack. She has endured quite enough already. So sorry for his wife & children. Rob Ford is an embarrassment to all. He just needs to quit... quit speaking, quit lying, quit the drugs & alcohol & quit as Mayor of Toronto. Enough is enough!

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Noell, Widnes, 2 hours ago

Shouldn't be let out alone.

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bb49, West of the Rockies, Canada, 2 hours ago

Thankfully he is not our mayor. But putting it all into perspective, his actions do take us away from more serious and depressing issues around the world.

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Suzie, Washington, 3 hours ago

This guy is making a mockery of your City and your country. I do appreciate that he has done good things for your city but he is undoing it all with this farce. He is global news and OK, so it might be interesting, but certainly not in a good way. No one is perfect but his behaviour since all this news broke has been bizarre. And more importantly, how could any husband with an ounce of respect for their wife make that sort of comment in public? How can she show her face in public again - she looks mortified and rightly so. Some might find his antics funny, but come on guys, he's not a student, he is the mayor of your City! I don't understand why so many Canadians are saying that this guy makes Canada interesting and anyone who doesn't think so has no sense of humour. Canada is a great country and this guy is making a mockery of it. He's not funny, he is an embarrassment to you all

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Cheryl, Maritimes, Canada, 3 hours ago

Well said. I agree with you completely. Not all of us Canadians think Ford is funny. It's very serious. A family is involved, children involved and Ford's problems both physical and mental, could lead to his untimely death, god forbid.

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bb49, West of the Rockies, Canada, 3 hours ago

I'm quite sure that most people around the world are not ignorant enough to judge Canada by the actions of this clown.

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Brock MacLean, Vancouver, Canada, 5 hours ago

If nothing else this Mayor is very entertaining and has attracted more attention to Canada than the 2010 Winter Olympics, Justin Beiber and all the Canadians in Hollywood combined.

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Dave Ninetynine, Darlington - UK, 5 hours ago

I like this guy!

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America Rules, Edmond, United States, 7 hours ago

He eats that. A lot

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Brock MacLean, Vancouver, Canada, 5 hours ago

:) I doubt if he got to 400 pounds by merely eating that....heheheh...

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Dave, Plymouth, United Kingdom, 8 hours ago

This guy makes me laugh. But how can you have a system where he cannot be sacked. I would suggest changing the rules

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Brock MacLean, Vancouver, Canada, 5 hours ago

Ya..its called an election in a democracy....if he has not broken any laws, and that is debateable, but if he like a bull in a china shop, the people who voted for him must have known that...they just stripped Rob Ford of much of his powers today...but he is still figuratively the mayor. If you cant laugh at this guy, you have no sense of humour...it's a novelty to see an honest politician ....