The really good idea is always traceable back quite a long way, often to a not very good idea which sparked off another idea that was only slightly better, which somebody else misunderstood in such a way that they then said something which was really rather interesting.
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Showing all text quotesBirth: | 27th October, 1939 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Actor, Comedian, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist |
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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