He had this vast, massive aura. I saw it in action loads of times. He commanded respect and believe me when I say that he was respected by everybody. He lived not far from me and sometimes I’d go for a walk and see him out and about on the street. I swear, every single car would beep him. Every person would stop and toot their horn for him. He was one of these great, iconic figures who you don’t often meet in life.
The thing with respect is that you have to earn it, and Sir Matt did that.