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Neil's parents were supportive of their sons' interests. His father showed some artistic ability as he frequently drew and painted.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe later attended Thorpe Grammar School and the Norwich School of Art. Because Norwich lacked a particular art curriculum in which he was interested, he transferred to Goldsmiths' College, where he met Yvonne Catherine Hilton, majoring in drama, and they married on 3 March 1966. They have three sons, Miles (b. 1967), Luke (b. 1971), and Barney (b. 1977). 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