I was very sad to hear of the death of Ronnie Barker, who was such a warm, friendly and encouraging presence to have when I started in television. He was also a great comic actor to learn from. – John Cleese
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
My compulsion to always be working has become less strong and my current business is purely down to this enormous alimony. If I wasnt doing this Id be making documentaries about wildlife and other subjects that interest me. – John Cleese
Crucial to understanding federalism in modern day America is the concept of mobility, or the ability to vote with your feet. If you dont support the death penalty and citizens packing a pistol – dont come to Texas. If you dont like medicinal marijuana and gay marriage, dont move to California. – Rick Perry