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Sad to hear of Bill Oddie\u2019s death (Report, 27 July<\/a>). He first grabbed my attention in I\u2019m Sorry, I\u2019ll Read That Again, a 1960s radio show with fine comedic talent: John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall. Bill\u2019s songs were always witty. I remember going to a recording of the show and watching him grapple with the line \u201cHe battled with the rollocks\u201d. To a 14-year-old that was hysterical. As a lifelong depressive, when I heard about Bill\u2019s own battle, I felt sympathy for him and comfort for myself.
Chris House<\/strong>
Hertford<\/em><\/p>\n

Regarding the best ice-creams, Lucy\u00a0Knight awards 5\/10 for flavour to the Marmite on toast creation (Scoop of the year!, 28 July<\/a>). Surely in the case of Marmite, the only appropriate ratings are 10 or zero?
Adrian Brodkin<\/strong>
London<\/em><\/p>\n

Regarding Dr Terry Scragg\u2019s letter on obituaries (27 July<\/a>), one of the most consistent words used to describe the deceased is \u201cgenerous\u201d. I long to read \u201cstingy git\u201d \u2013 or do they never die?
Siobh\u00e1n N\u00ed Chuanaigh<\/strong>
Dublin, Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n

Re the preponderance of deaths after a \u201cshort illness\u201d, the great American clown Palfi used to conclude shows by proffering a collection box to the audience, suggesting they contribute to research into the most dangerous of ailments \u2013 \u201cnatural causes\u201d.
Antony Bellekom<\/strong>
Collingham, Nottinghamshire<\/em><\/p>\n

On the mystery of the vanished beef joint, the dog and the missing plate (Letters, 28 July<\/a>), did Jeanette Hamilton check the\u00a0dishwasher?
Paul Wright<\/strong>
King\u2019s Lynn, Norfolk<\/em><\/p>\n