No day of my life passes without someone saying the words 'Monty Python' to me. It's not bad.

To me, the musical is best when it's a musical comedy. So if you have a very, very funny show, and very good, funny songs, that's what the musical does best.

Having little money to spend was a valuable learning experience. My schooling also shaped my work ethic because while other children were listening to the Goons, I was studying, which enabled me to go to Cambridge University.

Americans like to think 'Python' is how English people really are. There is an element of truth to that.

I used to collect Persian rugs and real estate - you should be able to walk on and live in your money. I had to give up the rugs because I'm allergic to mould.

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.

I just believe in a huge universe of billions of miles.