Very sad news - I didn't know Quaz personally but I loved his humour. His work always raised a giggle or a "hmmmmmmmm". Far too young :(. My condolences to his family and those of you who knew him.
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Nowherefast
offlineMemberTerribly sad and far too young. I don't engage too much in the forum but when scanning through there are some members who's names and contributions grab my attention (in a good way) more than others. Quaz was firmly in that category. My most sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.
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The All New Jeni B
offlineMemberYou're not helping AReader...
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Jammydodgers
offlineMemberWith due deference to Douglas Adams, I propose that henceforth, the answer to life, the universe and everything - in Newsbiscuit space, should be legally designated as equal to 43, and not 42, in Quaz's honour. I cite the Indiana Pi bill as my precedent. The opportunity to create an esoteric in joke that will live on eternally among biscuiteers, and keep Quaz's memory alive in this forum (at least as long as there is a ready supply of johnny come lately's ready to ask why, or attempt to correct us!) is something we all owe him. Either that, or a prominent memorial in Mornington crescent.
Sipping a wee malt in his honour. The world was better with him in it, and the sadder for his leaving of it.
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The All New Jeni B
offlineMember43. I like that Jammy, and I think Quaz would have too. Although he'd have blushed, and stammered a bit.
Just spent a couple of hours reading his stuff on here, and rereading over our various FB conversations. By god did we write some havers!!
I'll ask about charities in the morning, and let you know if there was one particular charity he favoured. I think it's a great idea for those of us who'd like to contribute on his behalf.
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Not a lot to say that hasn't already been said. A talented and funny writer, a positive presence in the forum and seemingly just a generally good guy.
He will be sorely missed.
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waylandsmithy
offlineMemberWeird how you can feel you know someone without ever meeting them. I never met Andrew, but I felt I would have been in awe of his knowledge, and very much enjoyed his conversation. It was clear he knew a lot about stuff that I barely understood: I'm sure he could have enlightened me. My heart goes out to his kids: it was clear that they meant the world to him.
I can only hope that he will now become more powerful than we can possibly imagine. Gods rest you, Quaz.
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Sinnick
onlineMemberReally sad to hear of Quaz's passing, though like most here I never had an opportunity to meet him.
Quaz did some lovely work, with a wry but clear sense of humour - typified by today's archive material. He was well liked by everyone and kept the spirit of NB going in many ways.
And he did seem to have this thing for squirrels ...
RIP, Andrew
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Adelady
offlineMemberLovely words from so many. Any reference to Douglas Adams would have made him smile. 43.
As one of his close friends we really missed him last night. At the end of a very long and miserable day a strange almost gravitational effect began to happen and people we havent seen for a long time began to appear around us. Then for the first time in years we all, nearly all, went down the pub together.
The drinks were on him by default. It was an intense evening lots of laughs lots of jokes, many at his expense, shine on your crazy diamond on the duke box.
This is not the first death of a loved one that we have had to deal with but it is the first one where there a two young children involved. Filling the whole left buy a friend is going to be hard, very hard, but dealing with the never ending sadness and loss of parent so young is.....
It is for us to make sure they know their Dad and all of his facets through his friends, writing buddies and you guys at News biscuit.
For Quaz......
So Long, and thanks for all the fish.
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The All New Jeni B
offlineMemberI've had a message from Alison, Quaz's sister, who asked that I tell you all that she and their parents have read all your comments and messages here, and she wanted to thank you and tell you that they are touched by your thoughts.
She also thanked the Editorial Team for their words. Alison will let me know about charities for those who wish to make a donation.
I think I'll also be making a donation in his memory to the Red Squirrel Trust...
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Midfield Diamond
offlineMemberI haven't much to add to the sentiments already expressed about the sad, shocking news. However, I'd like to add my thoughts to those already sent to Quaz's friends and family, and think both the charity donation and the use of 43 as the answer to life, the universe and everything are great ideas.
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