How John Cleese got his accidental start in comedy
2,270 views · Published 20 January 2015 · 7:14 · Indexed 26 September 2026
Channel: PBS NewsHour · 2015 · People & Blogs
Known for his work in Monty Python, on “Fawlty Towers” and in various movies, comedian and writer John Cleese was originally on a path to becoming a lawyer before finding himself “accidentally” in a comedy troupe. Jeffrey Brown talks with the British performer about early influences, advice for young comedians and his new memoir, “So, Anyway”.
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