As neighbours, we had plenty of good laughs with Dave over the years. We got on great with him. All I know of him as a man is what I personally experienced- and in that regard he was an amusing, witty, charming, and engaging man. His past was not my business- I took the guy at face value. I last chatted to him late one evening at the pub a few weeks before he died and he seemed in typically great form. You don’t often get to meet people who are such a force of nature and yet so engaged with you while chatting to you. When you were with him you had his full attention. He was a very large personality but in all honesty he was, one to one, a gentleman. And as his friend Brendan rightly points out, he was exceptionally amusing. All the best, Dave- it was fun to know you. And Brendan- I wish you all the best in the world. God bless.
@@TheMrgaztoplovely guy he could make anyone laugh at the drop of a hat and give you anything if you never had it he was a kind gentleman Big love 🤜🏼💙🤛🏼
@@MrTibbs12 Always makes me laugh when I see comments like yours mate. Like you have got some inside info about the video. But instead you just make something up and then present it as fact. Class mate. Keep it coming 👍
@@jimmorrison2657 it’s no secret courtney was bi and that brendan is gay..he has no women in his life,no kids and was ‘lodging’ in camelot castle alone with courtney for the past 20 years.
I am a Gt Grandmother aged 78 , I have been suffering with Rheumatoid Arthritis for over 20 yrs now, along with Chronic Emphysema and I Treasure Every Day that God gives me to be with my Family who are Everything to me. I cannot walk far or stand for long but still I would Never consider taking my own life. because I live for them and would hate to leave them that way.I send my Deepest Condolences to Dave's Family and Friends, My heart goes out to them at this very sad time. R.I.P. Dave. You were a Loveable rogue ! Such a funny well loved man XXXXX
Reading Dave’s books years ago took me out of a dark place and stopped me taking my own life!… he was definitely a rare diamond, a funny decent all round bloke. I’m gonna have to read his books all over again to bring back the laughs I had reading them! …Rest easy Dave 👊🏻
Brendan you were a proper friend to Dave,so respectful both before & after the sad day carrying out Daves wishes,thanks for letting us all know what a wonderful person Dave was 🙏🏻
Brendan took me and my mrs from Dave’s on a Sunday morning I was stuck in plumbstead with the mrs and went back to Dave’s at 10 o’clock in the morning and got made a cup of coffee and welcomed back from the night before, him and Mercy took us to the tube in Woolwich right on the line nearly! We had to cross over the street and we went on time for the train. We would have been fked without them, proper solid couple fair play Bren & Mercy Love loyalty and respect Forever Big 🤜🏼💙🤛🏼🫡
What a lovely guy Brendan is.A genuine loyal friend to Dave.Hope he takes comfort from the cherished memories he shared with his best friend. R.I.P DAVE❤️🙏❤️
My 19 year old granddaughter worked with him as a make up artist on his last film and sat in his throne and said he was an amazing guy and loved a good laugh. She was devastated when he died.
Dave was a diamond. Funny, lyrical, caring, charitable and understanding. He had an aura that drew people in. His laughter was infectious and his personality addictive. I hope he is at piece now. My sympathy and condolences go out to his family and close friends. Love you Dave. God bless xx
Some of the comments on here ffs You have to remember Brendan is his best friend and Liam who’s doing the video is also a very close friend of Dave’s. They are doing this for their friend. Have some respect!
Truly sincere love and respect here to Brendon for such a heartfelt interview. Absolutely with all my love sent to him as well as all the family as this gives a true tribute from the root of a friend that was so close to Dave Courtney well done here also to Liam Galvin for delivering a true honest message here and that is Dave as those that actually knew him for the kind soul he truly was. Dave yet suffering himself of which many never knew the extent of his pain yet still stood on the back of a dressed Father Christmas sleigh trailer pulled by a transit van dressed as Father Christmas for my charity to give presents on a ice cold day all day long for disabled and sick children just to bring a smile for them. What an amazing soul of life. For me that says alot about a man. God bless you sir your heart is truly true and will never be forgotten. We all love you sincerely and thank you. Love and respect given to Brendon here too. Love sent to Daves lovely mum and family. ❤🙏
Sickened me all those parasites jumping on Dave's passing for views... Cheers Brendan for clearing it up, and thanks Liam for taking the time to film and share the interview.
Big respect to you brendan for doing right by dave. A lovely interview that will help put people's minds at ease. Dave was a diamond and has joined the historical stories of legend and myths. He will always live on in our hearts and minds. He was one of the most special, beautiful and caring people that we all were privileged to have had as a close friend. Love and respect, Cheryle
Dave Courtney absolute legend! RIP fella condolences to Brendan and all his family! Always wanted to meet him in person but never got the chance! Hope he is at peace looking over you all!
Brendan, what can I say, a humouress, honest and moving account. You spoke eloquently, and everything you said made perfect sense. You get more than ever a understanding of what a "real man" dave was, by the hard heartfelt decisions that he took to nurture all his nearest and dearest. Massive respect and God bless him.
What a man and a legend. My old man was in the nick with Dave and the stories he told me had me in stitches. I had the privilege of meeting Dave at a card game my dad held at our house and he was firing on all cylinders I was only young then but never forget that laugh. Rip Dave and one last thing I take my hat of to Brendan what a great justice you done to your beloved best friend Dave and very well said you will go far in the world of talk shows. And just like to say to his family my heart go out to you all. ❤❤❤
We all need a friend like Brendan and we are not all lucky enough to get one in life. say what you want about David but all his friends and family loved him and that says a lot to me ❤️
I watched a podcast with Dave a few days ago, I didn’t know who he was but I was totally hooked by his personality. I then checked for more podcasts with him only to see one that was in memory of Dave Courtney, stating that he had died a month ago, I was gutted, thank you for sharing this video he was an amazing man 😢
My lasting memory of Dave, after first sighting and meeting him several times at Heaven night club on Thursday night which was called, “Rage”, which was not a Gay night in 1990 - anyways in 1997 when I returned from a all inclusive health spa holiday in the Caribbean, I attended the Aquarium night. Despite only really exchanging pleasantries with Dave, he walked across the dancehall and said,”I am not gay or anything like that, but I’ve got to tell you, you look fucking well”, that small gesture, spoke volumes about the man and his endearing nature. So mr Courtney I truly hope you are resting in peace right now.
He lived with a smile and it’s reassuring that he passed away with a smile on his face. He deserves the respect to go out on his terms and I just want to give my condolences to his family and friends. I loved following his life and it’s nice to watch the videos of him again and the haters that have commented need to have some respect and keep their mouths shut. RIP Dave, you have given me hrs of entertainment and I thank you for that
Strong in body and mind, focused, witty and intelligent Dave`s memory will never fade, you can look the whole world over but never find another like him. Well done Brendan you did him proud.
I never knew dave, knew of him but never got to meet him, but to have a friend like Brendan shows he was a decent fella, and Brendan I'll look forward to listening about dave in the future.
I as a complete stranger from Scotland was quite deeply moved by Dave’s leaving this world. My opinion of Dave Courtney is if you didn’t get what he was about in public ,then you’re better elsewhere. He not like wasting someone and their time,cause he didn’t waste time LIVING r.I.p one of the ever decreasing old school pool 🏴🇬🇧 Wow that was a great tribute,he’s universal now ✌️
Never met the man but I had two good friends that I have ultimate respect for that were friends and spoke highly of him. Sadly Butch's life was taken too soon but Dave came to Doncaster for a memorial/fundraising event to raise money for Butch's young family...his unknown pain now makes sense as he left soon after " his job" was done. Both Butch and Dave had the same smile, the same twinkle in their eyes, both lovable rogues..R.I.P lads, you earned, commanded and recieved respect. X
Lovely interview. Credit to Brendan for illustrating such a lovely friendship to us all. Massive condolences to everyone affiliated with Dave. God Bless. Up The Arsenal Dave!🕯️❤️
Bloody Hell that was a tough watch, in fairness I was never really a fan of Dave in the early days but more recently his personality shone through and I found myself sometimes defending him, I clearly had been converted by the good he had in him. I have just shed a bit of a tear or did I just get some dust in my eye...... Brendan, you should be very proud that the Big Man left you to look after his family after he got off the ride. RIP DC
I had the privilege to work for Dave for a short time years ago, what a caring gentleman who cared, a good hearted man. Condolences to his family and friends, Thankyou for this presentation. RIP Dave🙏
I still can't believe it. What a force of nature Dave Courtney was! He'd have been really proud of you Brendan, for that interview. And thanks Liam for all of this mate. Would love to hear more interviews with Bren
got to say I grew to love Dave. I read his book when I was a yute and then I saw him a little disrespected by some gangland figures on RU-vid like they thought he was too full of himself...but the magic of the man was that he didn't take himself too seriously either...it was all just a lot of fun. I saw his last video online and he told us not to be sad...but I was sad. I never knew him (but like everyone else in the world knew people who did)...but I'm gonna miss him. A kind, thoughtful and decent man with a big heart. RIP Dave
Rest In Peace Dave lad, True legend, Loved your talk shows, and your story, just so sorry you had the pain at the end. Big love to you Brendan and Daves family ❤❤
Dave loved you to bits Brendan. You have done him and his family proud. I only hope one day I’ll have someone as loyal as you to take care of my affairs.
Thanks for this Liam ! Brendan I never knew Dave but I'm 56 yr old and oldskool and I want you to know that I thought Dave was a top bloke and I lived the way he was ! It needs saying what he did for loads of charities Aswell ! I see how Dave loved you as a mate and he'd be proud of the way you've handled things ! Topman ! Dave Rip peace pain Free mate ! Balls of steel the way you went out ? Not many Gansters have Balls like you mate ! Godbless ! 🙏🏴🙏🏴🙏🏴
I Never met Dave, but have watched from afar - he seemed like an intelligent, interesting and hilarious character who was proper switched on, hope he is pain free and at peace now, much respect. Brendon seems like a great, humble fella too. I hope you are baring up Brendon, all the best and that goes to anyone he knew and loved 🙏🙏
I was very sad to hear about the passing of Dave Courtney. His books made me laugh reading all his funny stories and believe me those laughs were very much needed. I was that girl on the bus to and from work laughing out loud reading his book. I recommended Stop The Ride to everyone. It's one of my favourite books. What Dave has done is not cowardly. It takes incredible strength and I understand why he didn't want to bow out like the krays did. I hope his family and friends take comfort in the messages of support RIP Dave ❤
Was a great true friend for a lot of years , had some mad times over the years and some very very personal times . RIP mate you will forever be missed x
Thankyou Brendan and thankyou Liam for giving us this, quite frankly the most heart warming, HUMOROUS and interesting video I've ever seen. I loved Dave Courtney I watched everything I could that his bald head was front and center on!! There was NOBODY like him on this earth and that's why I feel like I was his number 1 fan!! I believe he was the type of person to make everyone feel the same way! I'm so glad he's finally at peace and pain free. Brendan, I can see exactly why you were his best friend you are just as amazing as dave. I look forward to seeing how you move forward on this space. If you decide to do that ofcourse. My only sad thought is that I never got to meet him and if I knew this was on the cards I would of moved heaven on earth to try to meet him while he was doing his shows!! Take care brendan I wish you all the luck and happiness in your future! 🫡💯🙂
Thank you Brendan for a great interview! Dave will be incredibly missed and in our hearts forever ❤ ‘Some knob some Ray bang bang’ 😂😂😂😂😂 that killed me
Many years ago I bumped into Dave at 10 Tokyo Joes in Central London - we were both at the bar and despite never meeting me - offered to buy me a drink - I said thanks but I don't drink - he replied in typical fashion - have a f**cking cup of tea then - classic!!
@@MrTibbs12 - why would you say that? and why would I comment and make up a story - its not like I am saying I met him on top of Mount Everest - or even said something bad about him ...
@@andysocratesHe probably spiked it with rohipnol did you have no memory after the tea and wake up with your pants on back to front and a sore bottom crease 😂
And so what, I know well about illness and great pain. Dave was a man that lived his life to the full A shining light to us all. maybe just maybe he wanted to go out in his time not waiting to enter Some smelly old people's home and fair play to him . 😮
He done what he thought was right for him and he shouldn’t be judged , I’ve got heart failure and life is a struggle and I often think of calling it a day as it’s a struggle and I’m just sitting here stuck in my home as I’m not allowed to drive so life is pretty crap and I used to love getting about but I suffered a cardiac arrest 40 minutes of CPR 6 defibrillator shocks 2 shots of adrenaline and air lifted to hospital , wasn’t that bad to start off with but now 6 years down the line it’s a struggle, good for Dave it took guts RIP Dave you were one of a kind
Great video, cheers. I first saw Dave Courtney on TV back in the 90s, he was the minder on the Jerry Sadowitz show. Been aware of him since then but at some point I found your channel, I think it was because of the Jimmy White videos, and found Dave's videos on here. Been watching ever since, I found him a very entertaining man and I hope he has gone somewhere better now.
Respect to you Brendan McGiRR you was a great friend till the end a friend we all wished we had in our lives I know how much you meant to Dave. R.i.P Dave Courtney love and respect to all your family and friends. Hope you’re making as many people laugh on the other side as you did on this side. It was a great honour and pleasure meeting you and your family that day a day I will always remember 😢
What a wonderful tribute Brendan! Never met Dave, but through reading 'Stop the ride' a quarter of a century ago and watching Dave's antics on various media sites, I had nothing but admiration for him. He knew who and what he was but he outshined as a genuine person. He always brought me to laughter watching clips of him, Yes he was a bit naughty, but boy did he have a great persona and sense of humour! From what I feel through watching him over the years, he was a truly special guy. I had not heard anything about his passing until last night, It was such a blow. But once again this was how he wanted to be remembered, very humble indeed. Personally I embraced the word 'Clump' to someone who needed one. Dont imagine there would ever be anyone with such a busy, topsy turvy lifestyle and always with a radiant smile on his face ever again! RIP Mucka.
Amazing video. Great friend of Dave's. Dave would be very proud of you. Two very different people who clearly had a true friendship. RIP Dave. All the best Brendan.
I wish David went to live somewhere were it was hot weather because it help my dad big time and he had what David had but am made up he’s not suffering and a great man
I live with pain daily When I heard the news it fkd me up for a week or 2 He described my life in the last vid he left RIP Dave loved or hated you were a character sir 🫡 ⭐️
Thank for sharing your story Brendan you are a true gent. You were there helping all along with him. he will always be by your side. glad dave got the send of he wanted Dave done it his way alway thtough life Dave will never be forgotten. Love to you Brendan and the family
Man this is heartbreaking for everyone involved,1 thing we can't say is he was cut short because he lived several lives in 1 go, my mate met him in a rave of all places.
Many many thanks Brendan and Liam, for letting us know a little about the selfless commitment Dave had to giving to those less fortunate than himself. Such a big hearted fella and so sad he suffered so much pain. Rest easy Big Fella.
Rest in peace Dave you had a good heart and there's not enough men around like him these days a true gent and a good heart for those less fortunate I hope you are at peace Dave rest in peace
Fair play Brendan, I lost my daughter recently and I know how hard this time and time to come will be ,so thanks for this , Dave was a legend and a brave man , may he RIP and my thoughts are with you ,your wife and Daves family
Great example of a true friend is Brendan. What a lovely gesture from Dave to make sure the disabled children got a gift from Santa. And buying that homeless bloke meals. Really great interview Liam. I'm sorry Dave is not still with you all fit and well.
Brendan, your strength is inspirational, What a best mate you truly was and always will be to Dave. He'd be incredibly proud of you like you should be of yourself. God bless you Dave and my utmost respect to you Brendan, proper as f#ck 🙏😔❤️
I never had the privilege of meeting Mr Courtney but I seen his video and some of the disgusting comments under the video. But after watching him and listening to his words and the sincerity of his words, but I completely understand why Mr Courtney did what he did and all the thoughts he had regarding his kids, friends and fans. To date I have had 5 spinal procedures, spinal fusions and other procedures. I served in the British Army for 13 years and had my spine shattered and crushed on operational tour. I was a member of the British Army’s Elite Regiment, I joined aged 16 and loved every single day I served and had many more years ahead of me before my injury. I was medically retired and when that happened, I was lost, in constant pain, my wife and I had three young kids and as far as I was concerned, I was going to be a terrible influence on them. They would leave for school in the morning with me sat on the sofa like a useless piece of flesh, my fear was they would think sat about the house all day rather than being out in the world being successful was the way forward and I didn’t want that. At the same time, it was my job to care and protect them as best I could until they were old enough to make their way in the world. I suffer with severe chronic back pain every single minute of the day and I take a mountain of medication, Morphine, Fentanyl, Ketamine, Amitriptyline, Tramadol, Gabapentine and Lidocaine Infusions every 6 weeks. Our youngest kid is 19 and still living with my wife and I, the other two are 20 and 23 at university and working. As soon as the 19 year old has finished college and got a job, I can slip off and stop being a burden on them all. Only my wife works, other than love I’ve not been able to give my kids anything growing up, they went without so many times because of me, school trips, fancy trainers, clubs etc. I totally understand Mr Courtney’s decision and for those who think living with chronic constant pain, for almost 18 years and opting out is the cowards way, I promise you it is not.
I have total respect for the man - he chose his time to make his exit under his own terms - from a nurses point of view, which is what I am, takes guts and strength to make that choice; rest in peace Dave x
I’m gutted that it’s only now I’m finding out about Dave Courtney after his passing. What an interesting and incredible character he was. Rest in Peace.
People who say he took the cowards way out obviously haven’t had much trauma in there life to take your own life takes serious minerals especially the beautiful way he done it,he done it for his loved ones he knew only misery was coming for everyone in his life,as you said he died with a smile and that amazing smile he always had was the best
Excellent Brendan & Liam, very transparent and needed as many people were in disbelief. Brendan you’re hilarious “a draw would’ve been nice we didn’t have to loose” all the best.
Thanks for uploading this is a great interview. Dave gave me a drink at the bare Knuckle fight in his garden. I think I know what was in it now I didn't sleep for 4 days after that drink ❤
Respect to you, Brendan. You're doing Dave proud. He's left a huge gap that nobody will ever fill and legacy will live on thanks to you (and Mercy). RIP Dave. 💔
I have only just seen this about Dave,totally shocked,thanks Brendan for the podcast,what a great friend you was to him, Deepest Condolences to the family COYG❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Obviously, as I'm subscribed to your channel, Liam, this kept appearing in my suggestions. I'm glad i waited until now to watch/listen to it. What a BRILLIANT upload. An absolute MUST see. Thank you Liam.
God bless you Bren.. I, like you, am gonna miss Dave so much!!! Had some great times with him dating back 30yrs.. all my memories are filled with laughter.. Dave was the funniest man I ever knew.. RIP DC 💚💚💚
Beautiful video with Brendan and yourself Liam. It’s the only one I’ve watched and it’s the only one I pay any heed to. 👌 All the very best to Brendan, Merci and all of Dave’s immediate family. RIP Fella.🙏🙏🙏
Soon as I heard Dave's video I knew Brendan must have been aware. One of the hardest and most loyal things a best friend can do is understanding Dave's decision. Top man Brendan. - Steve Parnell
Great respect to you Brendon a true friend I was lucky enough to have met Dave when he came down to Barnstaple in North Devon . RIP DC and love to you & his family
