A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.

Michael Palin decided to give up on his considerable comedy talents to make those dreadfully tedious travel shows. Have you ever tried to watch one?

If life were fair, Dan Quayle would be making a living asking 'Do you want fries with that?'

The Americans are so much more positive. They are much more in love with success. In Britain, they're a fairly envious bunch, and they love it if you fail.

I think we're all born with a sense of humor. Creativity is another thing though.

When you get to my age, and I'm 66 now, you realize that the world is a madhouse and that most people are operating in fantasy anyway. So once you realise that, it doesn't bother you much.

A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.