John Cleese
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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Beware: Reciting Python routines can become a curse
Columnist Charlie Catchpole says Eric Idle, John Cleese and Co were rebellious and fearless. But we simply didn't get it.
Charlie Catchpole, The Mirror, 24th November 2013Video - John Cleese: More Python dates if tickets sell
Following the announcement of the reunion of the legendary Monty Python team, John Cleese has suggested it may not be a one-off performance.
Talking to Andrew Marr, Cleese added the forthcoming arena show would include memorable Python moments and that further shows might be added, depending on ticket sales. Cleese added the team would be "having fun" while 'paying off Terry Jones' mortgage'.
Andrew Marr, BBC News, 24th November 2013Michael Palin to host Today Programme with John Cleese
The two Monty Python members will discuss The Life of Brian during the guest editing of The Today Programme between Christmas and New Year.
Alice Vincent, The Telegraph, 20th November 2013'Golden age' of comedy is over says Cleese
Comic John Cleese says he fears after 50 years in the industry that the 'golden age' of comedy is over and being funny is the hardest thing in the world.
Claire Carter, The Telegraph, 5th November 2013The 30th anniversary of The Meaning Of Life is another excuse for the five remaining Pythons to get together and reminisce. No need for an interviewer as they bounce observations among themselves, comparing memories of the movie's making before tut-tutting on the wider state of modern comedy production. They're looking elderly but their wits are undimmed; only when John Cleese singles out sketches in The Meaning Of Life in which Terry Jones starred as the film's weakest does a shadow of animosity flicker across proceedings.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 24th October 2013TV review: The Meaning of Monty Python
John Cleese's mini-rant on the changing commissioning priorities of comedy's "executive class" should be required viewing for every TV producer in the land.
Ellen E Jones, The Independent, 24th October 2013John Cleese making foreign adverts to pay for divorce
Former Monty Python star John Cleese is selling budget shopping websites, Israeli chocolate spread and Austrian betting shops to pay for his £12 million divorce.
Paul Scott, Daily Mail, 24th August 2013John Cleese brands British press 'depraved'
John Cleese has launched an attack on the media, branding many British newspapers "amoral creatures".
Sam Masters, The Independent, 15th August 2013John Cleese pays tribute to ex-wife Barbara
John Cleese has paid tribute to his ex-wife Barbara Trentham, who died aged 68.
Daily Mail, 14th August 2013John Cleese waits on news about the movie
John Cleese has spoken of his sadness over stalled plans to reunite the Monty Python clan.
The Daily Express, 10th August 2013