Max - from Lucy Attwood

Although I am not in London and around some of the people that truly loved Max, I am still thinking of him. I've been in Spain for a couple of months now and have got to know of Cadiz. And what a clever choice it was from Max, many friends have lived in Spain, but none in Cadiz. Pretty much one of the oldest settlements, by the sea, seriously beautiful and has the best carnival in Andalusia.

It was going to be hard to write what I wanted to say, but writing about Max and the courage he gives you makes it easier. It still took a while!

I had the honour of living with Ize in the final year of uni. I was a little dubious at first. After arriving at one of our house parties in Leeds, Ize had a munch, then promptly fell asleep in the comfiest cotch in the room and started snoring loudly, I don't remember much of the house party but I do remember Ize. Luckily I had met Max previously and in finding out that Ize was one of his oldest friends it all seemed all right. Which it was, I now take great pleasure in the rare occasion that I get to share a cotch with Ize.

From the first moment I met Max he made me happy whether he knew it or not. He was unbelievably open, honest (although when it came to girls he had the gift of the gab), funny and so inviting, you just wanted to give him everything.

I had the pleasure of watching him at work across London at the big events, he was uniquely gifted with communicating with all shapes and sizes. And the occasionally borrowed booze. I so respected him for the attention he paid to people and his work. He was a law unto his own. Although I felt like I had known him for time, I was only at the initial stages of what was to be a great friendship it had only just begun. The last time we were together he floored me on Old Street, I like to think of it as a sign of affection. Ize claims that Max convinced me to flash them both back at Ize's paddling pool. So cheeky.

Max was quite amazing, and it has been so sad for what has been left behind. I have never met anyone who was so true to his heart, loyal and a great friend. I am sure that he is watching over us and part of him will be with us forever.

Deepest condolence to the whole family, I hope that time heals in some way. Max made a big impact on me, he was truly magical..

Much love
Lucy