21.08.2007 : Eric Thomas wrote In the earky 1960s you and Mick Mulligan's band seemed to be performing at The Mardi Gras Club in Liverpool every Saturday night. I've enjoyed your performances ever since. By the way, you 'went' too soon, George - you still owed me a pint.

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07.06.2008 : Alex Braid wrote I last saw George at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival in 2006. Though frail and far from his former robust self, he was, as ever, completly charming and approachable. After signing a book, including a personal inscription, he wandered off for a whiskey (Irish). During the show he demanded whiskey and cigarettes. "I understand there is a complete ban on smoking in public places in Scotland" said George. "Ridiculous! At my age I'll do as I f****** well please!" With that, he lit up a Marlboro light to great applause from most of the audience, myself included. Good old Goodtime George. There will never be another like him.

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