It was clear that he had the most immense knowledge of music and film, but he didn't say very much in the early days.

Silversmith, armourer, firefighter and much-loved friend, with his warm and gentle nature, and immense knowledge, he will be greatly missed.

By setting out a purse competition, committees encourage collaboration among people who each hold, in their immense knowledge, one piece of the proposed puzzle.

But alone among television presenters, he has the moral authority of an elder statesman - based on modesty, kindness and immense knowledge.

To see her in full flow at committee meetings, already then in her eighties, with her astonishing energy, commitment and immense knowledge over a wide range of subjects, was phenomenal.