Oh, I wish my uncle John had been funny ...instead, he was an unthinking, bigoted Conservative with fixed racist views, who succeeded in getting the rest of the family united in opposing him in any discussion. Too many unpleasant memories, I'm afraid and no humour! We only wonder why on earth my funny, spirited aunt ever married him and tolerated him for so many years.
But I envy my niece and nephews the tales they will have to tell of their Uncle John (my brother).   That will be a story collection to treasure!