Memories of Milligan

'Keeper of the flame Norma Farnes gathers a cast of the great and the good! who look mainly back with affection and make a pretty good case for his centrality to post-war British humour.' Belfast Telegraph 'No one is more fearlessly realistic about his complex character than the collector and editor of these memories, Norma Farnes! this puzzling, troubled comic genius comes credibly out of these memories.' The Oldie Reviews for 'Spike: An Intimate Memoir': 'Compelling! you cannot stop reading, so revealing is it of the tortured individual that lurked behind the public facade.' Sean O'Hagan, Observer 'Written with infectious verve! a cheery book.' Humphrey Carpenter, Sunday Times

Norma Farnes was Spike Milligan's agent, manager and friend for over 35 years. She lives in Yorkshire and London.