Maddess is gone but our unique family bond will be with us forever

I have produced ‘It’s a Madd Madd World’ for over 30 years now. Among its recurring dramatis personae, especially in the column’s early years, have been the ‘Maddess’, the ‘Maddlettes’ and ‘Maddo Jnr’.

These are semi-fictitious characters based on my family who have appeared in anecdotes that I feature. While an event may be actual, the cartoonist in me will embellish a situation to amuse my audience.