Vernon Kay says EastEnders’ Shane Richie ‘is a child’ after appearing on show with himVernon Kay has opened up about the influence Shane Richie had on his outlook, revealing the simple rule he now tries to live byView 3 Images Vernon Kay (Image: Getty)Vernon Kay has revealed the unusual lesson he took away from spending time with Shane Richie – and it seems the EastEnders star has no intention of growing up. ‌“I get off the train every morning and I walk past the same birthday card shop. There's a Burger King, and there's a bagel shop and outside the card shop today, there's a great card. Shane Richie is a child.” View 3 Images Shane Ritchie (Image: Getty Images)‌“But he's the funniest child you could ever wish to spend.