Vivian Stanshall

Vivian Stanshall (March 21 1943 – March 5 1995) was an English musician, writer, wit, and raconteur, probably best known for his work with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, but also known for his surreal exploration of the British upper classes in Sir Henry at Rawlinson End.

Quotes

• "I don't know what I want, but I want it NOW!" (Sir Henry at Rawlinson End)
• "Do have an unusual day, won't you?" (Essex Teenager to Renaissance man)
• "Do you know what a palmist once said to me? She said: WILL YOU LET GO!" (Sir Henry at Rawlinson End.)
• "If I had all the money I'd spent on drink - I'd spend it on drink." (Sir Henry at Rawlinson End)
• "You got a light, mac? No...but I've got a dark brown overcoat." (Big Shot)