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What a shock that Dave should deteriorate so quickly.   It doesn't seem long since we were all together for the showing of the 'Cash On Delivery' DVD - and, although he said then that he had not been too well, I had no idea that his illness was so serious.   While a quick exit from life's stage can perhaps be a blessing (rather than lengthy suffering), I regret the lack of an opportunity to say 'farewell' or to share just one more of Dave's stories.

As others have already commented, Dave contributed to Tams in many ways.   It will certainly be strange for him not to be present when we next do a Get In or Get Out.   But at least Dave has left me/us with an indelible memory: at the end of 'Cash On Delivery' when he appeared in the doorway after being struck by lightning and (presumably) falling off the roof.   There he was, all singed and dishevelled - almost like a latter-day version of Jon Pertwee's scarecrow !   Marvellous.

Farewell, Dave.   And thanks for all the laughs.

How sad and what a shock!

I have only been a member for a short while but in that time Dave made a big impression on me. He always made me feel welcome especially on the couple of occasions I helped with building the set. He was a constant source of interesting chat whilst we worked with hammers and drills. He was always willing to get stuck in and help with whatever needed doing... he will be very much missed.

Dave was a legend and I'm going to miss him so much!
When I decided to blow my nose on his tie during my emotional scene as Brenda in Cash on Delivery, he applauded my hamming it up! Infact before production he gave a me a book; 'The Art of Coarse Acting', I shall treasure this.
We also swapped Lee Evans DVDs and videos (he didn't actually own a DVD player) and I shall miss discussing comedy, music and pretty much everything else with him!
Without wanting to sound too gushy, I consider it a privelege to have known him. Rest in Peace Dave xxx