British Comedians

Spike Milligan

Quote

"Is there anything worn under the kilt? No, it's all in perfect working order."

Known For:

The Goon Show
humourous poetry, including "On the Ning Nang Nong"

How Americans may know him:

Monsieur Rimbaud in "History of the World, Part I"

Fun Fact

Refered to Prince Charles as a "little grovelling bastard" on national televison while a letter from the prince, congratulating Milligan, was read out during the British Comedy Awards.

Miserable Fact

Suffered from Bipolar disorder, with severe depressive episodes that often required hospitalization.