So, Anyway...

Discover the hilarious journey of John Cleese in this candid memoir, 'So, Anyway...'. This witty autobiography, presented in a B-format paperback, reveals how a tall, shy youth from Weston-super-Mare became a legendary figure in the world of comedy. With 432 pages of engaging storytelling, Cleese recounts his nerve-wracking performances, including his first public appearance at St Peter's Preparatory School at the age of eight. Delve into the intricacies of his peripatetic childhood, shaped by parents who never stayed in one house for long, and explore his early, often chaotic experiences as a teacher. This memoir captures the essence of an iconic career, from scriptwriting for comedy luminaries like Peter Sellers and David Frost to his groundbreaking work with Monty Python. Cleese’s insights on comedy, sports, and English history provide a unique lens on his life and career. A perfect read for fans of British humor and those interested in the evolution of a comedy legend, this book also features FREE shipping. Note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery to ensure you don’t miss out on this comedic masterpiece.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099580089
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 432


Description:
A candid and brilliantly funny memoir...

...of how a tall, shy youth from Weston-super-Mare went on to become a self-confessed comedy legend.

En route, John Cleese describes his nerve-wracking first public appearance at St Peter's Preparatory School at the age of eight and five-sixths; his endlessly peripatetic home life with parents who seemed incapable of staying in any house for longer than six months; his first experiences in the world of work as a teacher who knew nothing about the subjects he was expected to teach; his hamster-owning days at Cambridge; and his first encounter with the man who would be his writing partner for over two decades, Graham Chapman.

And so on to his dizzying ascent via scriptwriting for Peter Sellers, David Frost, Marty Feldman and others to the heights of Monty Python.

Punctuated from time to time with John Cleese's thoughts on topics as diverse as the nature of comedy, the relative merits of cricket and waterskiing, and the importance of knowing the dates of all the kings and queens of England, this is a masterly performance by a former schoolmaster.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.