John Cleese's Quote - Michael Palin decided to give up on his considerable comedy talent

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Michael Palin decided to give up on his considerable comedy talents to make those dreadfully tedious travel shows. Have you ever tried to watch one? – John Cleese

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If I can get you to laugh with me, you like me better, which makes you more open to my ideas. And if I can persuade you to laugh at the particular point I make, by laughing at it you acknowledge its truth. – John Cleese

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I had a very, very difficult relationship with my mother, who was supremely self-centred. She was hilariously self-centred. She did not really take interest in anything that didnt immediately affect her. – John Cleese

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I was always a sports nut but Ive lost interest now in whether one bunch of mercenaries in north London is going to beat another bunch of mercenaries from west London. – John Cleese

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