At least in America, you have freedom of speech, which is a good thing. It's just a question of whether you're allowed to use it on 'Fox News'.

If anything can survive the probe of humour it is clearly of value, and conversely all groups who claim immunity from laughter are claiming special privileges which should not be granted.

I think the special thing about Python is that it's a writers' commune. The writers are in charge. The writers decide what the material is.

The Minister of Transport issued this appeal to motorists: Can anyone give him a lift to Leicester?

Filming a pirate film is always good fun, with ships and indecent clothing.

Never do things for money. It's always the things you do for love that turn out to pay the best.

When, in 1966, I progressed to The Frost Report, I was paid ten guineas a minute. I was guaranteed three minutes a week, so this was good money.