Sid
First met John when playing football at London Airways in the late 70s - I should clarify that John was very good at it and I was there just to make up the numbers.
Worked with him at LL from '86 to when he deserted in '97. My favourite Sid story - Some sort of Gizmo was introduced over the road at LATCC that could spot if there had been a 'technical' loss of separation, but generally LL didn't get told until 3 or 4 weeks after the event.
Manager ATC, one Doug Bush, calls John into his office and says,'There was a loss of separation on Approach 4 weeks ago; I've listened to the tape and it was your voice John on the RT, what have you got to say to that?'. Where upon they both listen to the tape.
Cool as a cucumber John says, 'That's not my voice, Doug'.
'Yes it is' says Doug.
'No it isn't, you prove it was my voice' replies our hero, departing the office with a smug smile on his face ( I guessed that last bit about the smile).
Have a great retirement, Sid!