Good Bye, Jimmy
October 29, 2011
Today we heard the sad news of the passing of Sir Jimmy Saville.
I only had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy once, at the 2008 Sport Relief event in Leeds where I was performing and jimmy attending as local treasure.
When I saw that Jimmy was kicking around the backstage area, I walked over and introduced myself:
“Hi Jimmy, my name is Pete Briley, I’m a musician.” Jimmy took my hand, paused and simply replied:
“I’m not surprised.”
Before walking off! It was very funny, and the legend did spend quite a bit of time talking and laughing with us during the meal and downtime surrounding it. I was struck by his wit, honesty and his kind-hearted nature. He had passion for music, sport and charity and we have truly lost a national treasure.
Good bye, Jimmy, you were one of the greats.
From Pete.
Beep beep crunch fizzzzz
