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John Cleese

John Cleese

  • 85 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

Press clippings Page 29

Review: "So, Anyway" by John Cleese

John Cleese's autobiography proves he's the master of crisp comic pros.

Nicholas Barber, The Daily Express, 12th October 2014

John Cleese bares his soul at Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham Literature Festival review: comedy legend John Cleese bares his soul over distant relationship with late mother.

Jonathan Whiley, This is Gloucestershire, 12th October 2014

John Cleese: 'Monty Python won't be returning again'

John Cleese has spoken about the Monty Python reunion shows, insisting that they will be the last thing the group do together.

Harry Fletcher, Digital Spy, 10th October 2014

John Cleese swears on BBC Breakfast

John Cleese made reference to 'that b*****d (Michael) Palin', leaving presenter Charlie Stayt with a spot of explaining to do.

Metro, 8th October 2014

John Cleese: 'I felt no excitement on stage'

John Cleese has admitted that he "felt no trace of excitement" when performing the Monty Python farewell shows.

Katy Finbow, Digital Spy, 28th September 2014

John Cleese blames 'tyrant' mother for years of therapy

Monty Python star John Cleese says his 'tyrant' mother is the reason for his problems growing up.

Natalie Corner, The Mirror, 28th September 2014

The Barry Cryer extended interview

Barry Cryer is an incredibly popular entertainer, raconteur and a writer, but don't you dare call him a legend! Martin Walker talks to the great man himself about David Frost, Kenny Everett, John Cleese, Michael McIntyre, Susan Calman, Eric Sykes and Ken Dodd. But first they talk about Twittering On, the show he's performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Colin Sell.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st August 2014

Camilla Cleese interview

The younger daughter of John Cleese is following in his footsteps with a comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival.

Damian Whitworth, The Times, 29th July 2014

Interview: comedian Camilla Cleese comes to Edinburgh

'Six-foot blonde, slightly resembles John Cleese but not that much, thank God'

Marissa Burgess, The List, 22nd July 2014

John Cleese pens brilliant response to fan club letter

Matt Hyde posted a photo of the letter on Twitter, which sees Cleese writing in mock egotism about his non-existant fan club.

Christopher Hooton, The Independent, 17th July 2014

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