A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.
John Cleese Quotes
I started to make harder jokes before anyone else did. And the producers would get anxious. They'd say, 'That's a little bit hard-edged, isn't it?' And I'd say, 'Let's just try it and see how the audience reacts. If they don't like it, let's cut it out.' And the audience roared with laughter, so I learned you could do this harder humor and people loved it.
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| Birth: | 27th October, 1939 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Actor, Comedian, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist |
About
John Marwood Cleese was born in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England. He is an English actor, voice actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer. His role in several films include: The Magic Christian, The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (also writer), Clockwise, A Fish Called Wanda (also writer, Won- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Nominated- Academy Award For Best Original Screenplay), Fierce Creatures (also writer and producer), Scorched, and God Loves Caviar. His role in other films (only voice), including The Swan Princess, George of the Jungle, Shrek 2, Igor, The Big Year, Planes, Trolls, and Charming. His role in television include: How to Irritate People (also writer), Monty Python's Flying Circus (Nominated- BAFTA Television Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance), Sez Les (comedy sketch show), Fawlty Towers (also writer, Nominated- BAFTA Television Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance), Cheers (Won- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series), 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Human Face, and Will & Grace.
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