Every now and then someone comes along who seems to transcend the normal run of folk musicians. Some have called Les a genius...well he was. Some said that he had the gift of humour....well he had and he didn't keep it to himself. He shared it with so many of us. It didn't matter if you were a folkie or a non-folkie, his humour could have the most unlikely of people laughing. The true mark of his genius is that you can reread his poems (or recite them) and still laugh even though you know the punchline! Yes, he should have been the Poet Laureate. That would have been amazing! There were no airs or graces to Les. He was a 100% decent bloke. I remember being on the same bill with him at a festival one time. It was very cold in the marque we were performing in yet he stayed for the whole session, not just his segment and clearly enjoyed himself. Not goodbye but adieu, see you again soon the next time someone reads one of your poems. Les is in the "In Memoriam" thread and I sent my condolences to all those who love and miss him. RIP