"I bet Maurice Gibb's heart monitor was singing the tune of Stayin' Alive"

This quote by Graham Norton is an amusing reference to the tune "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees, a band of which Maurice Gibb was a member. The quote indicates that Maurice Gibb's heart monitor was playing the song "Stayin' Alive" when he remained in the medical facility. This is an amusing way of saying that Maurice Gibb was able to survive regardless of his disease. The quote also indicates that Maurice Gibb was a strong and resistant individual who had the ability to overcome his disease and stay alive. The quote is a homage to Maurice Gibb's strength and durability and is a method of honoring his memory. It is also a suggestion that no matter how difficult life can be, it is possible to survive and keep going.