IT was sad to see that former brothel keeper Cynthia Payne has died aged 82.

Madame Cyn famously held sex parties at a Streatham house in the ‘70s and ‘80s with all welcome. In fact, she was probably the first equal opportunities sex purveyor.

She was the speaker at a Bolton News’ charity event and proved to have a warm sense of humour and a particularly fruity repertoire.

She signed a card for me – I’m sure she signed many – stating “To Angela, Sorry to lose one of my best girls.”

I’ve still got it, and it still makes me smile.