It was implanted in me that I came from a different class - an elevated class. I was cushioned by servants. I don't remember doing anything for myself. I only played and went to school. Spike Milligan classcushionelevate Change image and 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
When I get depressed, I try to get something for the terrible sadness that comes over me and create something in terms of poetry. Spike Milligan createdepresspoetry Change image and share on social
I can't stand being late. I try to be professional. I try not to let people down. But people let me down. That's why I don't rely on anyone to call me. That's why I have clocks as well as people. I have to be able to call myself; it's the only way to be sure. Spike Milligan callclocklate share on social
Are you going to come quietly, or do I have to use earplugs? Spike Milligan earplugquietly 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
My Father had a profound influence on me. He was a lunatic. Spike Milligan fatherinfluencelunatic Change image and share on social
You couldn't enclose people in institutions or hospitals or almshouses in the way the Victorians managed to do. India was too big. Seeing the suffering people was terrible, but I think I was more distraught at the needless cruelty to so many animals. Spike Milligan almshouseanimalbig share on social
Driver Shepherd and I had been detailed to drive Lt. Budden in the Wireless Truck. We had been standing by vehicles for an hour, and nothing had happened, but it happened frequently. Spike Milligan buddendetaildrive Change image and share on social
I spent many years laughing at Harry Secombe's singing until somebody told me that it wasn't a joke. Spike Milligan harryjokelaugh Change image and share on social
