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Do you confess John Cleese to be...? https://newsletter.martingeddes.com/p/what-have-monty-python-ever-done
What have Monty Python ever done for us? - by Martin Geddes
A jovial look at the subject of escaping Roman law without becoming "New Romans"
https://newsletter.martingeddes.com/p/what-have-monty-python-ever-doneAll I know is that I used to ADORE Monty Python growing up as a kid (& adult) in NYC. I was awed to see John Cleese at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) 10-15 years ago. I don't go up to celebrities, unless I ADORE them (which is rare). I am judicious & polite. I approached Tall Cleese (I am tiny) as he stared knowingly at a painting, inches away from the canvas, nodding as he examined & approved of each brush stroke. I said, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I love your work, & want to thank you." He was cold. I was startled. "Do people bother you all the time?" He said, "About every 45 minutes" & went back to his scrutiny of the art. I was shocked & disappointed at the time, but now that I know Cleese & the rest of his Merry Band were ALL Illuminati members, it explains everything. I am in awe no more. Intellect without heart is nothing.