Messages page 26 - Remember Humph

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Thank you, dear irreplaceable Humph, for a million laughs. How your nearest and dearest must miss you dreadfully. My dearest wishes go to them. I saw him last in Harrogate just a few weeks ago, and am shocked he should dare to pass away without Samantha, who will have to play with herself now I guess? But it was wonderful that he got his trumpet out at the end of that wonderful evening, which not only Sam thought was blown beautifully. You will be sadly missed by milliions. Jeremy

Jeremy, 29/04/2008 20:14

I never met Humphrey Littleton. I wish I had. The nearest I got to him was to enjoy his music and his infamous comedy broadcasts for the BBC. Humphrey and his like were and I hope are, of a mould. I have no talent to articulate how and why I feel such a regard for Humphrey. ..so...I nicked some stuff! "....through hands such as these, God speaks, and from behind their eyes He, smiles upon the Earth" er ".. whoever you imagine Him to be" " ...might be me?.." Khalil Gibran, Max Ehrman, Dave Fowler

David Fowler, 29/04/2008 20:00

Thank you Humph for ALL the entertainment. Thank You.

Stephen B, 29/04/2008 19:58

So saddened by the loss of a truely unique man. It was always a delight to have listened to so many programmes and regret that I never heard him 'live'. I amongst many others will be the poorer for his passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences and may we offer the family our traditional wish of 'long life'.

Michael Abery, 29/04/2008 19:43

We are all so much the poorer for his loss. I'm sure he would want us to remember him cheerfully though and I will - what a wonderful, wonderful man. Rest in peace Humph xx

Elizabeth Stevens, 29/04/2008 19:35

The world has lost one of the great entertainers and musicians. If only everyone could give so generously as Humph did throughout his life, both in his music and in his comedy. Gone but never forgotten.

Philip Newman-Hall, 29/04/2008 19:24

Loved the radio2 shows. But always a funny chap on Radio4's I.S.I.H.A.C. As a devoted fan will miss him much.

Gary Jones, 29/04/2008 19:11

I'm just listening to the tribute show, broadcast on Sunday - thick white, thick black, thin white etc. What else do we need to say - he was just the business - I saw the show live twice, and have recordings going back years - just perfect. And that trumpet. Thanks for it all Humph.

Simon, 29/04/2008 19:10

I was genuinely saddened to hear of Humph's passing from us. I never had the pleasure of meeting the man so its a measure of his warmth, humour and humanity that news of his death brought tears to my eyes. My sympathies are with those who knew him best. Yoff

Yoff, 29/04/2008 19:08

Thank you for all your mirth and humour, and for allowing me to tag along by listening on the radio to your genuis! You will be forever missed!

Joe Miller, 29/04/2008 18:50

It is always a bad day when someone who brings joy to the world in Humph's case it is a bad year. My regret is that I will now never get to see him chair ISIHAC. He will be greatly missed.

Tony Lake, 29/04/2008 18:43

Being a life long fan of Humph and lover of his music as well a ISIHAC, I am greatly saddened by Humph's death. We will all miss him as he held a very special place in the hearts of so many of us in Britain. He truly was a pivotal cultural figure and my thoughts go out to his family. Thanks for everything you gave us Humph, you entertained us for well over 50 years, but you still left us wanting more, what an achievement!

Quentin Sadler, 29/04/2008 18:41

I was bought up listening to jazz, 'bad penny blues' being one of the main tunes blasting out from dad's stereo! Later I discovered the delights of ' I'm sorry I haven't a clue ' - brilliant! Humph's delivery and iconic voice will be sorely missed and I am sorry for your loss.

Sam Quantrill, 29/04/2008 18:32

ISIHAC never fails to cheer me up, whatever my mood. I'd like to see it continue as I see that as the best way to keep Humph's memory with us always. I'm off to listen to his jazz recordings now. I'm ashamed to admit I've never listened properly to them before. RIP

Kevin Thompson, 29/04/2008 18:31

What can I say except thankyou for all the times you have made my sides ache with laughter ! You will be deeply missed, but what a legacy you leave us x

Mair, 29/04/2008 18:21

As an avid radio 4 listener - I will miss Humphrey's voice so much. It brought so much laughter to my life especially now that I have moved to the USA. I listen online to radio 4 these days. He was a giant of a man and so much loved even though I didn't really know him in person. That didn't matter. His personality was always apparent with every show of 'I'm sorry I haven't a clue'. God bless you and may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. XXXX

Ronke Adebajo, 29/04/2008 17:53

Comedy will never be the same, and you will be missed. RIP.

Tim Conway, 29/04/2008 17:52

The first jazz concert I attended at all was with Humph and his band (including Tony Coe, Ed Harvey, Tony Mann), 1964 or 1965 in Backnang, South Germany. Since then I´m a fanatic jazz fan, playing the drums myself, having a large collection of records, CDs and books, amongst them many played or written by my idol. And I had the honour to be the presenter for ten years with 628 issues of RMB Swingtime, Germany´s longest running jazz broadcast of a private radio station. Now at the age of 60 I owe him a life full of joyful music. Being very sad that he has passed away I have to say THANK YOU. You will never be forgotten. Theo Bachteler, Weinstadt/Stuttgart, Germany

Theo Bachteler, 29/04/2008 17:27

Thanks for the fun and the music, we are all the richer for having heard you whether it be on radio cd or on stage. you will be missed greatly. God bless.

Mark, 29/04/2008 17:13

Rest in peace Humph. Thanks for all the laughter. We'll never forget you.

Christine Vernon, 29/04/2008 17:08