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Pre-Python Cleese Is More Wit Than Twit

Origins

John Cleese’s charming memoir takes us up to the formation of Monty Python, but in his clever, capable hands, this opening act is every bit as good as the headliner.

Kevin Canfield

Published Feb. 25 2015 5:15AM EST

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Kevin Canfield

Kevin Canfield

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