a straightforward, down-to-earth man who had this extraordinary ability to make the nation laugh - probably more often than anyone else I know.

Ronnie was a straightforward man who had this extraordinary ability to make the nation laugh.

Fame changes everything. When you're well-known, you're expected to be different. Some people assume you must have a yacht and four homes. Or that you're famous because you are 'A Decent Man'.

It is such a pity that the beauty of this earth is marred by the ugliness of some men's actions.

Each of us has been put on earth with the ability to do something well. We cheat ourselves and the world if we don't use that ability as best we can.

Ronnie could turn himself into any character. He did it with an effortless ease.