Today was the funeral of Rik Mayall, of 'The Young Ones', 'Bottom', 'The New Statesman' and 'The Comic Strip Presents...' fame.
Rik was a HUGE part of my childhood and influenced my comedy leanings. I loved 'The Young Ones' - as a 10 year old Salvation Army boy, watching a program where people flicked V's, swore and generally acted like I wished I could, was pure brilliance.
Rik was my joint favourite with his comedy partner Ade Edmondson, and the news if his passing last week really saddened me...
