It is said that a man dies twice, once in body and again when
his name is spoken for the last time. It was obvious whilst attending a party to
celebrate the life of Nigel Lofthouse yesterday that Nigel will take a long
time to die. The memory of Nigel and his ability to squeeze life was in everybody’s
thoughts and conversation. He enthusiastically embraced every project I worked
with him on and I witnessed his ability to make all better. I can recall conversations
in his studio at Yew Tree about bringing up boys that
gave me direction – it will
all be given and it will be ok.
