The Daily Mail – 22nd May, 2002

With the false modesty that is the hallmark of his profession, actor Richard E. Grant, pictured, describes himself as “tall and skinny like a scarecrow, looking like an undertaker unless I smile.” But he’s admired by the Queen’s couturier Sir Hardy Amies.

Mr Grant says 92-year-old Sir Hardy rang to congratulate him on his “marvellous physique” – and, gratis, made him a blue velvet number, normally costing around £ 8,000.