I think it takes a long time, as you get older, to realize just how crazy the world is, just how ridiculous it all is.
John CleeseI 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 CleeseI don't miss London much. I find it crowded, vast and difficult to get around. Cabs are incredibly expensive.
John CleeseI started to make harder jokes before anyone else did. And the producers would get anxious. They'd say, 'That's a little bit hard-edged, isn't it?' And I'd say, 'Let's just try it and see how the audience reacts. If they don't like it, let's cut it out.' And the audience roared with laughter, so I learned you could do this harder humor and people loved it.
John Cleese