A central figure in the cast list of "Golden Age" Future
By Stuart Campbell, Amanda Dyson & Liza Jane Duffin
Originally published by Time Extension
Stuart Campbell
Andy was a central figure in the cast list of what many of us think of as "Golden Age" Future, and his character shone through bright and clear in all the mags he worked for, especially TOTAL! and MEGA.
I spoke to him not long ago, and while he was dealing with a lot of tough challenges he was his usual positive and upbeat self and full of kind words for others.
It's a tragedy to lose him so young, but he'll be remembered.
Amanda Dyson
I joined Future as part of a recruitment drive at the start of 1990. I got to know Andy when he joined that summer.
He and I became two of the six on the launch editorial team for MEGA. Neil West was editor and he shared a flat with Andy. They were more like an old married couple than colleagues with their hilarious bickering and banter – Andy referring to Neil as Lover.
We all worked hard on MEGA but it was very much blood, sweat and laughter working alongside Andy. His quick fire insults were comical and endearing. And so many at his own expense too.
Years after leaving Future I’d occasionally have an exchange online with Andy. Behind the Bristolian bravado he was a sensitive soul. I’ll always carry fond memories of him.
Rest in peace, Azzer Dazzer.
Liza Jane Duffin
I knew Andy for 35 years, met him at Future Publishing and lived with him as he lived with my boyfriend at the time. He was one of a kind, so funny, very dry, intelligent and kind-hearted; he was a sensitive soul also and had many demons and always thought so little of himself when actually he was pretty fucking awesome!
He will always be in my heart, and I hope he’s now at peace; he was a kindred spirit, and he loved laughing and life. His smile and laughter will be truly missed.
RIP Andy. I love you.
