Joke of the week: Chic Murray on diet fads
'There's a new slimming course just out where they remove all your bones. Not only do you weigh less, but you also look so much more relaxed.'
Chic Murray, Turned Out Nice Again: The Story of British Light Entertainment (2013)
Born in Greenock as Charles Thomas McKinnon, Chic Murray became a Scottish comedy institution known for his quick-fire gags and the signature bunnet perched on top of his head. Murray went on to inspire some of the biggest names in stand-up, including Billy Connolly and Kevin Bridges. Murray passed away in Edinburgh in 1985.