I met him, must be 30 years ago. He was doing an opening of a Sam Harris betting shop in upper Lewes Rd. He was as loud and as mad as he appeared on TV.
John McCririck, whose unique and colourful broadcasting style made him a household name far beyond the confines of the sport he reported on, has died aged 79.
Used to love Big Mac's enthusiasm on Channel 4 racing back in the day.