When I was twelve, my father took me out of school for an afternoon to go and meet him at a book signing. I’d grown up watching Around the World in 80 Days, and was becoming familiar with his comedy. He was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and I have no hesitation in saying that despite seeing him only for about three minutes. As an adult, I know people who have worked with him in television and they say the same. A wonderful man.
I would say that there are thousands of people who take care of other people for pennies on a daily basis who are somewhat more selfless and amazingly kind people.
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Michael speaks so beautifully of his good friend. I feel deeply for his loss - out of all the Pythons, Michael was the closest to Terry. It breaks my heart to be reaching an age where I am seeing public figures who have always been part of my life pass away.
It is very sad that Terry Jones passed away :-( Dementia is a horrible thing. But what a wonderful friend Michael Palin must have been to him. Many thanks to all the Pythons (dead or still alive) for all the memorable moments they shared with us. From Germany.
He was a very good friend to Terry, they were quite close-- I read that, later on toward the end, when Terry could no longer speak and was always confused, he would reach out for Terry's hand and they would just sit and hold hands for quite a while. I'm sure that was a great comfort to Terry.
Two friends have to part,but the body of work they produced together and with the other pythons will be their comic legacy to all us fans. Terry also made a funny history program. Rest in peace terry
I hope I don't offend you, as I don't know what your beliefs are, but I hope I can give you some comfort. I feel the same as you when someone I love passes. I know that no one really dies. They just change bodies, from flesh back to spirit. We all meet again in that place at the end of Time where no shadows fall. Take hold of that and don't let go. Bless you. 😇
My Mum died of Dementia a year ago now I looked after her for three years and it is the most awful thing that anyone can have to loose everything not just your memory but you dignity, mobility, not even to watch the television as they have no understanding of what is going on the list is endless, Sir Michael should be just happy for Terry that he has now been released from the hell of it all. It is so bad still from losing someone you've know all your life, God bless you both.
I have to say that this was a great interview which I hope will live on and be shown for many years. The interviewer had no malice, showboating or nastiness in the questions. She handled it absolutely wonderfully in a way that has become far too rare.
This was a well-prepped and beautifully done interview - intelligent, respectful and compassionate to an interviewee in very real personal pain.... ❤❤ She brought out both the sorrow and the great joy of friendship...
I dont want to live in a world with all those great artist,comedians, musicians gone...anyone agree? The* sense * is getting really blurry without all these guys
Total class from Sir Michael Palin in this interview.....thank you Mr. Jones for all the laughs(and edification) you provided to your legions of fans over the years. Favourites: Mr Creosote sketch, "Storage jars",The Whizzo chocolate sketch, the Spam sketch, and of course the role of Brian's mother in "Life of Brian"....
I really hope all of the Pythons know how incredibly special they are to so many. Their wit, humour and compassion remain unsurpassed and likely always will. The Life Of Brian is a true masterpiece that works at so many levels, perfection. Thank you all.
Sorry for your loss and my condolences to Terrey’s family. Thanks you for the many good times and laughs you and Terry gave me and my friends, it really means a lot.
Terry was not only a brilliant comedic performer, but a fascinating medieval historian. His insights on Chaucer , the author’s sudden disappearance from the historical record and the reign of Richard II were particularly original and insightful. I really appreciated his talents.
Beautiful tribute to your much loved friend and in the end,we all meet our much loved friends and loved ones again one day in heaven.god bless him .amen x
It's bad enough to suddenly lose someone you're close to in your life, but to watch someone's decline over time till they pass is REALLY heartbreaking. When they do pass it's more of a blessing, because you know they're no longer suffering, yet at the same time the loss we feel is tough to deal with, and you can see it in Michaels eyes.
Alzheimers takes everything from you, long before it takes your life. Terry Jones died years ago, only the shell has finally quit working. Tragic that it happened to such a man. I feel for his friends and family having witnessed the brutality of the disease first hand. You are never given the chance to grieve, only shame, because in the end it's just relief that it's over. Rest In Peace, Terry Jones. You were the wisest of King Arthur's knights.
I am completely humbled to have found out a signature I obtained from Terry in 2018 was the last item he signed. Terry's PA organised it for me and it now takes on a very personal meaning for me. The world will miss TJ!
My grandmother had it, and so did a few of my good friends. They're all gone now, but that's life isn't it? Michael looked at it in a very healthy way. He had, and will always have, a deep respect for this friend. You know it's true. If you can have just one genuinely true friend through life, you're lucky!
Thanks to Terry, thanks to Michael, thanks to all the Pythons. They defined life for so many of us. And thanks to this interviewer for setting the right tone and not interrupting, which so many interviewers seem keen to do these days. Dignified and heartwarming.
I feel compelled to give praise to the interviewer. Apart from being beautiful, she seems genuinely interested and puts the questions to Michael in very sensitive way. Well done! 🙂
Moving and Heartfelt tribute , Thank you Michael Palin. Dementia is a horrible disease that no one or family shouldn't have to go through. I lost my Grandma to Alzheimer's four years ago, I've been an volunteer and advocate for the Alzheimer's Association for 9 years. We must find a cure to end this disease soon. Strength and healing prayers to the Jones family, The Python family (Eric, John, Michael and Terry Gillam) , Terry Jones' friends and fans. Very devastating loss that left a hole in our hearts. Thank you Terry Jones for bringing us your humor, kindness, and wit.
John Cleese speaking of Terry Jones - "What Terry doesn't seem to understand, is that the Welsh are a subject race... Put on this earth to serve the English" 😂 So many memories, so much laughter... Gone but not forgotten... RIP Terry...
Humanity. Such an innocent figure of youth Palin was in the Castle Anthrax. To see the same person (really the same person?) at this later stage of life, reflecting on the passing of his friend. Kinda sums everything up. Spank me.
I will miss Terry Jones until the day I die, I would miss every member of Monty Python. They brought so much joy and fun and I thank Michael Palin for that wonderful and moving "remembering" speech.
Michael we met outside Terry’s home 42years ago and I know how much you meant to Terry. Terry was a dear friend for over 50 years and I miss him dreadfully 😩
Beautiful respectful and meaningful interview. Michael was generous as ever, and the interviewer was considerate and sensitive. So it was nice to watch and get the significance of the moment. And this is the escapologist routine mentioned: ruclips.net/video/jEfJmZR09DA/видео.html
True genius is a beautiful thing, it's sad to see my favourite comedy team lose another, but if it's any consolation, they will live on for ever....and my sincere thanks for making not only my life but millions of others better just for being you! I love you all and please think of all the good done over the years. I will always look in the bright side of life because of all of you.
It is so terribly sad to lose any of the troupe. I was introduced to them when I was 15. I was an art student and one of my classmates told us we MUST tune in to this new show, "Monty Python's Flying Circus" because of the awesome animation - and comedy. I've been a fan all of my life. I miss them all.
I loved Terry, and of course all the Pythons. Terry, however, seemed to strike a familiar chord with my soul. His love of academia combined with brilliant comic genius is something to be appreciated. I will always love Terry Jones, and his brothers, the Pythons. (Ok and Carol Cleveland too)
God bless mr p for being his friend to the end hats off also to his son who done his best to be by his side hopefully he will be able to make himself smile again knowing he doesn’t have anything to feel guilty for being his fathers right hand man
Terry was such an intelligent amd eloquent man way above the Python's, and that he fade away like this was a real cruel joke. I remember reading his occasional post in social media, how brilliant he was.
What a fantastic friendship, good mates 60 years. Dementia is an awful thing yet the memories dear Terry has left will make people laugh for a long time to come. Sleep safe you maniac RIP😩
Sorry to see Michael looking to understandably sad. Getting old and having your friends die around you is tough stuff, but at least as he said in this case he was prepared. More sad news unfortunately at the recent passing of Michael's wife Helen just days before his 80th birthday. Whether he knows it or not, Michael gave many many people, including me, a lot of quality of life. In the 1990s I was determined to quit my job and go see the world, but I had to work for several years to save up enough money. During those years Michael's BBC travel shows like Around the World in 80 days, Pole to Pole, etc. sustained my lust for global travel until finally I quit my job and headed out to satisfy my wanderlust. That was 25 years ago and I'm still out there, having experienced a great deal of the world's countries, cities, cultures, etc. and I now live on a farm in northern Thailand. I have to say Michael definitely had something to do with all of that, so thanks mate and be well.
I haven't seen anyone comment on Michael Palin's coping w/ his father's dementia, or his sister's suicide. A very kind and funny man, who has survived much sadness in his own life, still has the class to celebrate the end of his best friend's life. I am very touched and grateful.
That's the worst part about losing someone you loved or someone you were close too.. Is the fact that you can't speak to Them again. Or tell them something that's on your. Mind
This was obviously very hard Michael but he trooped through it, on camera at least. Very, very sad, a huge loss for Michael and a huge loss for the comedy world. Terry and Graham will always be loved for what they've given us. And now, MORE BEANS!!!
No wonder Sir Michael got knighted. I mean, surely I love all the Pythons - who doesn't? - but especially Sir Michael has always had this magnificent sympathetic glow we need to see in this crazy world - to make living easier for everybody, isn't that something glorious?
Some things in life are bad They can really make you mad Other things just make you swear and curse When you're chewing on life's gristle Don't grumble, give a whistle And this'll help things turn out for the best And Always look on the bright side of life Always look on the light side of life If life seems jolly rotten There's something you've forgotten And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing When you're feeling in the dumps Don't be silly chumps Just purse your lips and whistle, that's the thing And Always look on the bright side of life (Come on) Always look on the right side of life For life is quite absurd And death's the final word You must always face the curtain with a bow Forget about your sin Give the audience a grin Enjoy it, it's your last chance anyhow So always look on the bright side of death A just before you draw your terminal breath Life's a piece of shit When you look at it Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true You'll see it's all a show Keep 'em laughin' as you go Just remember that the last laugh is on you
I have fallen out with my oldest and closest friend, which is a problem. Because if I get dementia, he must be my old shooting buddy, and blow my brains out, if i am unable. Sometimes it's the kindest act, like we did for each others dogs, so many years ago.
Remember also that Palin was with Graham Chapman when he died. And John Cleese wanted to take him (MP) as his desert island discs luxury item. The kindness of this man is an inspiration
But Terry Jones had been with Chapman the entire day, according to Chapmans partner. And the fact that Jones didn't get along with Cleese is one of the things I like about him.
I loved Jones' maniacal expressions, like when he was Martin Luther. The exaggerated insanity reminds me of the acting talents of Marty Feldman in that regard. Jones was quite a good actor himself.
Michael Palin has to be the leading candidate for the kindest man ever. A true gentleman.
When I was twelve, my father took me out of school for an afternoon to go and meet him at a book signing. I’d grown up watching Around the World in 80 Days, and was becoming familiar with his comedy. He was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and I have no hesitation in saying that despite seeing him only for about three minutes. As an adult, I know people who have worked with him in television and they say the same. A wonderful man.
My fathers is Even more Gentle.
Hear! Hear! This man truly has a heart of gold.
I would say that there are thousands of people who take care of other people for pennies on a daily basis who are somewhat more selfless and amazingly kind people.
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Michael speaks so beautifully of his good friend. I feel deeply for his loss - out of all the Pythons, Michael was the closest to Terry. It breaks my heart to be reaching an age where I am seeing public figures who have always been part of my life pass away.
@ haha 'much sillier' that's great!
we're all in it together, it's incredible really
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@B W If Olsk was referring to my thumbnail, then yes indeed - Paul McCartney
They pass on, but they never pass away
As long as Python makes us laugh, these men will never truly die
We all need a Michael Palin in our lives - wonderful man.
You can see the sadness and loss in his eyes. So sorry that he lost his friend. Rest in peace Terry.
So terrifly sad. Yes, rest in peace, brilliant Terry.
It is very sad that Terry Jones passed away :-( Dementia is a horrible thing. But what a wonderful friend Michael Palin must have been to him. Many thanks to all the Pythons (dead or still alive) for all the memorable moments they shared with us. From Germany.
He was a very good friend to Terry, they were quite close-- I read that, later on toward the end, when Terry could no longer speak and was always confused, he would reach out for Terry's hand and they would just sit and hold hands for quite a while. I'm sure that was a great comfort to Terry.
Two friends have to part,but the body of work they produced together and with the other pythons will be their comic legacy to all us fans. Terry also made a funny history program. Rest in peace terry
AGREED
He truly was a wonderful friend. He stuck around even when things go really tough. That is the mark of true friendship. Bless him.
The news of Terry Jones' passing instantly brought me to tears, a feeling that's only a fraction of what Michael Palin must have felt.
I hope I don't offend you, as I don't know what your beliefs are, but I hope I can give you some comfort. I feel the same as you when someone I love passes.
I know that no one really dies. They just change bodies, from flesh back to spirit. We all meet again in that place at the end of Time where no shadows fall. Take hold of that and don't let go.
Bless you. 😇
How nice to hear someone say, I will miss you.
REST IN PEACE TERRY .Thanks for the laughs.
Sir Palin you’re a so sensitive man, and so sweet, I think Terry was a so amazing man and a great companion to you! Love ❤️
Mr Jones, thank you for the wonderful "Crusades" series. RIP
My Mum died of Dementia a year ago now I looked after her for three years and it is the most awful thing that anyone can have to loose everything not just your memory but you dignity, mobility, not even to watch the television as they have no understanding of what is going on the list is endless, Sir Michael should be just happy for Terry that he has now been released from the hell of it all. It is so bad still from losing someone you've know all your life, God bless you both.
I have to say that this was a great interview which I hope will live on and be shown for many years. The interviewer had no malice, showboating or nastiness in the questions. She handled it absolutely wonderfully in a way that has become far too rare.
I'll definitely give you that, very sensitively done.
This was a well-prepped and beautifully done interview - intelligent, respectful and compassionate to an interviewee in very real personal pain.... ❤❤ She brought out both the sorrow and the great joy of friendship...
I dont want to live in a world with all those great artist,comedians, musicians gone...anyone agree? The* sense * is getting really blurry without all these guys
Thank these comedic geniuses for the joy, and wisdom, they have brought to our lives. "Be open. Be honest. Share things."
Total class from Sir Michael Palin in this interview.....thank you Mr. Jones for all the laughs(and edification) you provided to your legions of fans over the years. Favourites: Mr Creosote sketch, "Storage jars",The Whizzo chocolate sketch, the Spam sketch, and of course the role of Brian's mother in "Life of Brian"....
I really hope all of the Pythons know how incredibly special they are to so many. Their wit, humour and compassion remain unsurpassed and likely always will. The Life Of Brian is a true masterpiece that works at so many levels, perfection. Thank you all.
What a terrific interviewer. Absolutely perfect. She cared. She listened.
Off topic, but she’s gorgeous, too❤
Beautiful friendship they had and Michael’s honoring of Terry is a real tear jerker. I’ll miss Terry’s take on life.
Sorry for your loss and my condolences to Terrey’s family. Thanks you for the many good times and laughs you and Terry gave me and my friends, it really means a lot.
What beautiful words , the loss is heartfelt , they were obviously more than just friends , they were brothers. Rest in peace.
Terry Jones was a genius!
It is so hard to say good by to a pal you've known for so long. Enjoy the memories and try not to be so sad. It's hard though.
Terry was not only a brilliant comedic performer, but a fascinating medieval historian. His insights on Chaucer , the author’s sudden disappearance from the historical record and the reign of Richard II were particularly original and insightful. I really appreciated his talents.
Looking deeply touched
Beautiful tribute to your much loved friend and in the end,we all meet our much loved friends and loved ones again one day in heaven.god bless him .amen x
It’s not the time you had ‘it’s the memories that counts
It's bad enough to suddenly lose someone you're close to in your life, but to watch someone's decline over time till they pass is REALLY heartbreaking. When they do pass it's more of a blessing, because you know they're no longer suffering, yet at the same time the loss we feel is tough to deal with, and you can see it in Michaels eyes.
Michael Palin is my hero.
A real person with real feelings. Michael is a very kind and honest man. Graceful.
what a blessing must be to have a friend like Michael
That escapist Tchaikovsky thing was and is one of my favorite Python bits, too.
So sad R. I. P. XXX he has a great bunch of people as friends, lovely bunch xxx
The way he respectfully shared the effects of the illness was perfect. We should all be lucky to have a friend like Michael Palin.
Alzheimers takes everything from you, long before it takes your life. Terry Jones died years ago, only the shell has finally quit working. Tragic that it happened to such a man. I feel for his friends and family having witnessed the brutality of the disease first hand. You are never given the chance to grieve, only shame, because in the end it's just relief that it's over.
Rest In Peace, Terry Jones. You were the wisest of King Arthur's knights.
'This new learning amazes me. Explain again, how sheep's bladder may be employed to prevent earthquakes.'
I am completely humbled to have found out a signature I obtained from Terry in 2018 was the last item he signed. Terry's PA organised it for me and it now takes on a very personal meaning for me. The world will miss TJ!
My grandmother had it, and so did a few of my good friends. They're all gone now, but that's life isn't it? Michael looked at it in a very healthy way. He had, and will always have, a deep respect for this friend.
You know it's true. If you can have just one genuinely true friend through life, you're lucky!
well that just kicked me in the feels. thanks for everything.
Man, I remember this guy when we were BOTH young!!
I greatly admired Terry Jones both for his comedy but also his love of history.
The world gets darker,we will never have again,what we had,each passing is another light out!
Beautifully worded
God bless you Michael and your friend Terry you brought so much to many people and made our lives better.
Thanks to Terry, thanks to Michael, thanks to all the Pythons. They defined life for so many of us. And thanks to this interviewer for setting the right tone and not interrupting, which so many interviewers seem keen to do these days. Dignified and heartwarming.
I laughed longer and louder because of Terry.
Thank you and RIP.
Thankyou
I feel compelled to give praise to the interviewer. Apart from being beautiful, she seems genuinely interested and puts the questions to Michael in very sensitive way. Well done! 🙂
Moving and Heartfelt tribute , Thank you Michael Palin. Dementia is a horrible disease that no one or family shouldn't have to go through. I lost my Grandma to Alzheimer's four years ago, I've been an volunteer and advocate for the Alzheimer's Association for 9 years. We must find a cure to end this disease soon. Strength and healing prayers to the Jones family, The Python family (Eric, John, Michael and Terry Gillam) , Terry Jones' friends and fans. Very devastating loss that left a hole in our hearts. Thank you Terry Jones for bringing us your humor, kindness, and wit.
Awww, so very sad. Lots of love.
Lovely memories, the lady interviewing is very sweet 💐
John Cleese speaking of Terry Jones -
"What Terry doesn't seem to understand, is that the Welsh are a subject race... Put on this earth to serve the English" 😂
So many memories, so much laughter... Gone but not forgotten... RIP Terry...
This is the first time watching this... god I’m all chocked up again
Life is such a pisser. No one gets out alive. Terry Jones was someone who grew on me, I was really getting interested in him and now he's gone - damn!
The lady wants to seen Michael down and teary.
It is terribly difficult to decide, but Jones was ultimately my favorite member of the group.
Humanity.
Such an innocent figure of youth Palin was in the Castle Anthrax.
To see the same person (really the same person?) at this later stage of life, reflecting on the passing of his friend.
Kinda sums everything up.
Spank me.
What true brotherhood!
Michael Palin is such a great broadcaster. My favourite Pythons.
I will miss Terry Jones until the day I die, I would miss every member of Monty Python. They brought so much joy and fun and I thank Michael Palin for that wonderful and moving "remembering" speech.
Michael we met outside Terry’s home 42years ago and I know how much you meant to Terry. Terry was a dear friend for over 50 years and I miss him dreadfully 😩
I'm very sorry for your loss Micheal your friend terry was amazing at making people laugh
Beautiful respectful and meaningful interview. Michael was generous as ever, and the interviewer was considerate and sensitive. So it was nice to watch and get the significance of the moment.
And this is the escapologist routine mentioned: ruclips.net/video/jEfJmZR09DA/видео.html
True genius is a beautiful thing, it's sad to see my favourite comedy team lose another, but if it's any consolation, they will live on for ever....and my sincere thanks for making not only my life but millions of others better just for being you! I love you all and please think of all the good done over the years. I will always look in the bright side of life because of all of you.
So much love!
Miss you Terry
Oh god I'm crying so hard
i always loved michael palin......terry jones r.i.p.you are both great human beings and funny as all get out!
We feel with you, Michael.
"One day lad! this will all be yours!" - "What? the curtains?" - Love Terry.
It is so terribly sad to lose any of the troupe. I was introduced to them when I was 15. I was an art student and one of my classmates told us we MUST tune in to this new show, "Monty Python's Flying Circus" because of the awesome animation - and comedy. I've been a fan all of my life. I miss them all.
Love palin he was the coolest and funniest monty python actor
I loved Terry, and of course all the Pythons. Terry, however, seemed to strike a familiar chord with my soul. His love of academia combined with brilliant comic genius is something to be appreciated. I will always love Terry Jones, and his brothers, the Pythons. (Ok and Carol Cleveland too)
God bless mr p for being his friend to the end hats off also to his son who done his best to be by his side hopefully he will be able to make himself smile again knowing he doesn’t have anything to feel guilty for being his fathers right hand man
Deepest sympathy.
I met Michael Palin at a book signing after his BBC African trip in Auckland NZ back in 2006, he is my favorite Python. RIP, Terry & Graham.
Peace
Terry was such an intelligent amd eloquent man way above the Python's, and that he fade away like this was a real cruel joke.
I remember reading his occasional post in social media, how brilliant he was.
He was Brilliant and will be missed sorely
I love all the Monty Python guys, but Terry Jones was my favourite - RIP. Very sad, but pleased Michael, Eric, John and Terry are still with us.
How very Sad Poor Michael
A great loss...
The word 'moving' simply isn't enough.
What a fantastic friendship, good mates 60 years. Dementia is an awful thing yet the memories dear Terry has left will make people laugh for a long time to come. Sleep safe you maniac RIP😩
The actual knight of the troupe remembers the recent loss of the famous comedy troupe.
What a great interviewer!
Sorry to see Michael looking to understandably sad. Getting old and having your friends die around you is tough stuff, but at least as he said in this case he was prepared. More sad news unfortunately at the recent passing of Michael's wife Helen just days before his 80th birthday. Whether he knows it or not, Michael gave many many people, including me, a lot of quality of life. In the 1990s I was determined to quit my job and go see the world, but I had to work for several years to save up enough money. During those years Michael's BBC travel shows like Around the World in 80 days, Pole to Pole, etc. sustained my lust for global travel until finally I quit my job and headed out to satisfy my wanderlust. That was 25 years ago and I'm still out there, having experienced a great deal of the world's countries, cities, cultures, etc. and I now live on a farm in northern Thailand. I have to say Michael definitely had something to do with all of that, so thanks mate and be well.
RIP legend
MICHAEL is always my fav Python member
TJ was the soul of Monty Python. A brilliant man.
❤
BOTH Terry and Michael dressing and acting like women was some of the best comedy they ever wrote. Hell’s Grannies is one of my absolute favorites.
I haven't seen anyone comment on Michael Palin's coping w/ his father's dementia, or his sister's suicide. A very kind and funny man, who has survived much sadness in his own life, still has the class to celebrate the end of his best friend's life. I am very touched and grateful.
That's the worst part about losing someone you loved or someone you were close too.. Is the fact that you can't speak to Them again. Or tell them something that's on your. Mind
Palin tells about very nice sides of Jones, which few people knew !! - RIP T.J.
This was obviously very hard Michael but he trooped through it, on camera at least. Very, very sad, a huge loss for Michael and a huge loss for the comedy world. Terry and Graham will always be loved for what they've given us. And now, MORE BEANS!!!
No wonder Sir Michael got knighted. I mean, surely I love all the Pythons - who doesn't? - but especially Sir Michael has always had this magnificent sympathetic glow we need to see in this crazy world - to make living easier for everybody, isn't that something glorious?
„All I know is when we die the ones who love us will miss us.“ Keanu Reeves
@Charles Duvall I hope it is
Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best
And
Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the light side of life
If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing
When you're feeling in the dumps
Don't be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle, that's the thing
And
Always look on the bright side of life
(Come on)
Always look on the right side of life
For life is quite absurd
And death's the final word
You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin
Give the audience a grin
Enjoy it, it's your last chance anyhow
So always look on the bright side of death
A just before you draw your terminal breath
Life's a piece of shit
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughin' as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you
I have fallen out with my oldest and closest friend, which is a problem.
Because if I get dementia, he must be my old shooting buddy, and blow my brains out, if i am unable.
Sometimes it's the kindest act, like we did for each others dogs, so many years ago.
Remember also that Palin was with Graham Chapman when he died. And John Cleese wanted to take him (MP) as his desert island discs luxury item.
The kindness of this man is an inspiration
But Terry Jones had been with Chapman the entire day, according to Chapmans partner. And the fact that Jones didn't get along with Cleese is one of the things I like about him.
I loved Jones' maniacal expressions, like when he was Martin Luther. The exaggerated insanity reminds me of the acting talents of Marty Feldman in that regard. Jones was quite a good actor himself.