Ian has been a great inspiration to me and has had an enormous effect on my life and career. Indeed without Ian I doubt I would have a career at all. He was always there when needed and nothing was too much trouble. He taught me to love science and to see the great beauty in it. But he also taught me a lot about life too. He had a wonderfully ability to teach and instil knowledge which is easily seen in his writings. He always downplayed his achievements for he was the most modest man I have ever known. I shall miss him everyday but will never forget him - he was a rare and special man and he was my friend. Linda Hueston