“Girl, you’re talented, but I think your mom just gave up all your trophies to the Goodwill ... by giving away a box they thought contained old clothes or bedding.

The sale was being held at at Bonhams in Chester, Cheshire. When he handed the trophies over at the London branch of the auctioneer, the 57-year-old said: "I feel sheer pride when I look at them ...