I met Mike in the early 1980s when we both lived in Guildford. He was best man at my wedding, we travelled together, spent many nights drinking Courage Best at the Sandford Arms and shared life's ups and downs. I never once saw Mike in a bad mood, having a downer on someone, or feeling pessimistic about his life. Mike laughed like no-one else I've ever met - his whole face creased in joy and tears would stream down his face. Mike  - my life was richer for knowing you and the world is poorer for you leaving it so young. RIP mate.