bridge too far Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 has died, it's just been announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Oh that is sad news One of a kind Mr Grimsdale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 rip great comedian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Must be at least 150 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 I thought he was already dead, sad though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 RIP, one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Agree, one of the best and nicest men I ever saw. Never got what was funny about him until the other night, watched Lee Evans and realised that he is trying to be a modern day Norman Wisdom, and failing miserably. Goood on ya Norman, I was in your home town last week, lovely place, you must be proud. God bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbul Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Yep, RIP Norman. Often imitated, never bettered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryoman1965 Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Extremely funny man! Will no doubt have all his films shown over the coming months! One of a kind.R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Albania will be gutted. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Er, have i got the right man, he is the little man that plays a banjo with a cheeky smile isn't he? I am thinking milkman also for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Stop it dune. Strange coincidence, I was watching a Norman Wisdom film yesterday afternoon. Is that voodoo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Stop it dune. Strange coincidence, I was watching a Norman Wisdom film yesterday afternoon. Is that voodoo? No, it's TV listings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Stop it dune. Strange coincidence, I was watching a Norman Wisdom film yesterday afternoon. Is that voodoo? Was it about, or did have a milkfloat in it, and was he a milkman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Mr Grimsdale ring any bells? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Sorry to p*ss on the parade, but I spent several hours in his company a few years ago and he was one on the most unpleasant, miserable buggers I have ever met. His social skills were non-existent and he was totally disdainful of anyone who professed to admire his work. I felt soiled after my time with him and, although I have always been a fan of his films, I now look upon him in a very different light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 4 October, 2010 Share Posted 4 October, 2010 Apparently this is a true story. In the European parliament a French delegate explained that 'ce probleme sera solu par "la Sagesse Normande". The translation came over the headphones as 'this problem will be solved by Norman Wisdom. The French couldn't understand why the English were falling about laughing. (In France the Normans are famed for being wise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 Sorry to p*ss on the parade, but I spent several hours in his company a few years ago and he was one on the most unpleasant, miserable buggers I have ever met. His social skills were non-existent and he was totally disdainful of anyone who professed to admire his work. I felt soiled after my time with him and, although I have always been a fan of his films, I now look upon him in a very different light. You shouldn't though. Most of the comedy genious are troubled people from Arthur Lowe to Kenneth Williams. Real genious's will always be different to most people because if they weren't they be like most people who aren't genious's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 Apparently this is a true story. In the European parliament a French delegate explained that 'ce probleme sera solu par "la Sagesse Normande". The translation came over the headphones as 'this problem will be solved by Norman Wisdom. The French couldn't understand why the English were falling about laughing. (In France the Normans are famed for being wise). That sounds like wheny played the music man song during the entertainment and the ****ed up english pretend to be aeroplanes when the dambuster bit plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 Sorry to p*ss on the parade, but I spent several hours in his company a few years ago and he was one on the most unpleasant, miserable buggers I have ever met. His social skills were non-existent and he was totally disdainful of anyone who professed to admire his work. I felt soiled after my time with him and, although I have always been a fan of his films, I now look upon him in a very different light. Ditto Ken Dodd and his Diddlemen. Oh, I could tell you some stories there, but sadly he hasn't passed away yet. RIP Norm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gth4P0Njob8I Mr Grimreapersdale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 Oh that is sad news One of a kind Mr Grimsdale Pitkin. R.I.P. Pitkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 RIP comedy genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 There will probably be a national day of mourning in Albania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 My gran used to do his washing & ironing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 Great guy, He also did some serious acting also, I have a feeling he had house near Bournemouth for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 Sorry to p*ss on the parade, but I spent several hours in his company a few years ago and he was one on the most unpleasant, miserable buggers I have ever met. His social skills were non-existent and he was totally disdainful of anyone who professed to admire his work. I felt soiled after my time with him and, although I have always been a fan of his films, I now look upon him in a very different light. I know the feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaford Saint Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 Sorry to p*ss on the parade, but I spent several hours in his company a few years ago and he was one on the most unpleasant, miserable buggers I have ever met. His social skills were non-existent and he was totally disdainful of anyone who professed to admire his work. I felt soiled after my time with him and, although I have always been a fan of his films, I now look upon him in a very different light. To balance things here, there are loads of anecdotes of the exact opposite behaviour by Norman.. I guess you do have to go with what you experience. I told my kids a few years ago that I thought his autobiography should be studied at school. Lessons in self relience, surviving in adversity etc. A fantastic bloke in my view, who faced life's battles head on and won most of them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 Sorry to p*ss on the parade, but I spent several hours in his company a few years ago and he was one on the most unpleasant, miserable buggers I have ever met. His social skills were non-existent and he was totally disdainful of anyone who professed to admire his work. I felt soiled after my time with him and, although I have always been a fan of his films, I now look upon him in a very different light. I have a feeling most celebs will leave you feeling like this, I did a job with Frank Bruno once, total legend from start to finish, but push him in the wrong way.....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 5 October, 2010 Share Posted 5 October, 2010 Always made me laugh. Im sure in recent years he was probably getting frustrated with himself due to his failing health. He always tried to keep people happy and do things for charity. but the older you get the more grumpier you become and he was 95 so maybe thats what you witnessed dark stonic. i will remember him for all the fun he gave me over the years through his films and slapstick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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