One of the reasons we moved to L.A. in the first place [was] so that it was no big deal that I was in show business. We decided if we move[d] to L.A., then everyone in one way or another was involved in it.

I like the idea of being out there regularly with an audience and with a funny gang of people. That's what I grew up with - doing television, doing shows every week.

Writers tend to suffer from back problems because they spend their time bent over a desk.

Even if you've written something for print, I think it's good to try [it] out on someone because it changes. You can think it's hilarious and they can tell you it's not.

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.

They're a typical Hollywood audience. All the kids are on drugs and all the adults are on roller skates.

John Cleese once told me he'd do anything for money. So I offered him a pound to shut up, and he took it.