The experience of being in the Army changed my whole life; I never believed that an organization such as ours could ever go to war, leave alone win it. It was, as Yeats remarked of the Easter Rising, 'A terrible beauty.' Spike Milligan armybeautybelieve share on social
My parents always threw everything out, gave everything away. I'm surprised they never threw me away. That's why I've always kept my children's things. My parents had no feelings for belongings. Spike Milligan belongingchildfeeling Change image and share on social
I shook hands with a friendly Arab. I still have my right arm to prove it. Spike Milligan arabarmfriendly Change image and share on social
Is the modern social pattern of unending change and movement the cause of two modern diseases, insecurity and dissatisfaction? How lucky Thomas Hood was to be able to write, 'I remember, I remember the house where I was born.' I don't even know what mine looked like! Spike Milligan bearchangedisease share on social
One important thing I recall about India was that it was quiet. It was never noisy in the way that life was noisy in London. Spike Milligan importantindialife Change image and share on social
Things began to improve when I went to Rangoon. To begin with, my father was promoted, which meant he was at home more. The matriarchal society was ended, and for the first time, I went to a boys' school. Spike Milligan beginboyend share on social
Thankfully, we didn't stop at Malta. I think Malta was thankful, too. Spike Milligan maltastopthankful Change image and share on social
A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree. Spike Milligan cureseasicknesssit Change image and share on social
Is there anything worn under the kilt? No, it's all in perfect working order. Spike Milligan kiltorderperfect Change image and share on social
