R I P Leslie Thomas.

[Baldric]

Enjoyed a lot of his work over the years.

[marval]

Sorry to hear that, may he rest in peace.

[Prudie]

I was going to say he was a stalwart of the Carry On films but I've got the wrong person haven't I. RIP anyway.

[sp1814]

Ah...got really confused...was thinking of Leslie Philips.

[Baldric]

Leslie Thomas, OBE (born 22 March 1931, in Newport, Monmouthshire, is a British author. It was reported on Wednesday 7 May 2014 that Thomas had died at his home near Salisbury after a lengthy illness.

[sp1814]

You and me Prudie.

[cupid04]

RIP Leslie Philips. Condolences to his family and friends. x

[Prudie]

Oh dear, before we become distasteful, Leslie Phillips, the comic actor is still alive :-0
Sorry Baldric

[maggiebee]

Probably best known for his novel The Virgin Soldiers. He was a Barnardos boy before becoming a reporter then author.

[patsyann]

Aw I feel sad. He was my Youth Club Leader in the 50's in North Wembley.

[B00]

Never heard of him, but to clear confusion for some...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-27308147

[lady-janine]

sorry to hear this. no more pain now. RIP.

[ChillDoubt]

Sorry to hear this sad news.
An excerpt from his most famous work:

They're building a house...
Boooooooo!!
It's a public house...
Hoooraaay!!
There's only one bar...
Boooooooo!!
It's five miles long...
Hoooraaay!!
There's only one barmaid...
Boooooooo!!
GREAT BIG T*TS!!!
...HOOOORAAAAY!!!

I heard that recited often in many a barrack room during my time in HM Forces.

RIP.

[cupid04]

Sorry I meant RIP Leslie Thomas. Sorry if I offended anyone.

[jno]

sorry to hear that. I was at his dining table on a cruise once; great guy.

[Ken4155]

Whilst i would have to agree that he will very probably be remembered more for his Virgin Soldier and Dangerous Davies books, the one i enjoyed the most was Running Away. A very funny story from a very witty writer. R.I.P.

[naomi24]

I recall an interview with him when he said he submitted his first book to 78 publishers before it was accepted. More fool them. RIP.

[Haggisdj]

I think he wrote That Old Gang of Mine which was a really great book...

[Baldric]

Yes, 1979/1980, he wrote that ^^

[viv38]

My Mum danced with him on a cruise liner many years ago and she still has the photo .......

(I first misread this to read Leslie Phillips too).