If, like me, you grew up watching Rik Mayall, in the Young Ones, you will have been saddened by his death earlier this year (9 June 2014). There was a fitting tribute to this genius of comedy, shown on BBC 2, 20 December 2014.
The programme concluded with footage of his acceptance speech to graduates of Exeter University, as he received his doctorate. We repeat that speech here:
‘Let me give you youngsters a present. Five mantras to carry
with you through your lives. These are mine:
Number 1 – All men are equal, therefore no one can ever be your genuine
superior.
Number 2 – Your future is as
bright as you make it.
Number 3 – Change
is a constant of life, so you must never, ever lose your wisdom.
Number 4 – If you want to live a full and complete
human life, you have to be free.
And Number 5 – Love is the answer, love is the answer. Bon voyage!’
You can catch the programme, 'Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule' on BBC iPlayer for the next 20 days:
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