One of Britain's most loved comedians and actors Rik Mayall would have been 66 years old today.
Born in Harlow in 1958, Mayall grew to become one of the most recognisable faces in British television and was known for his iconic roles such as Richie in Bottom and Rick in the Young Ones - a TV series he co-wrote.
Frighteningly funny, he worked alongside the likes of Adrian Edmondson and Ben Elton and has a humour that was one of a Mayall was one of a kind - and he was never short of a hilarious quote.
Today we remember him on what would have been his 66th birthday with 10 of his most iconic, witty and hilarious quotes. We miss you Rik!
5. A line from Rick in The Young Ones...
"The bathroom's free. Unlike the country under the Thatcherite junta!" | Getty Images
6. Another iconic line as Rick from The Young Ones...
When told by Neil that he has got an MP to write a letter of complaint to as he is an anarchist - "Oh right. Then I shall write to the lead singer of Echo and the Bunnymen." | Getty Images
7. On his heroes growing up...
"When I was young, I saw some of my heroes doing it on the telly. We're talking about Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Arthur Lowe, Ian McKellan, Kenneth Williams. These were all guys telling stories to me." | Getty Images
8. British actor and comedian Rik Mayall being interviewed in January 1985. (Photo by Reg Lancaster/Express/Getty Images)
"Insanity is a very high art form. If everyone was insane, I wouldn't be here!" | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images