Description: This is a first US edition of So, Anyway by John Cleese, published in 2014 by Crown publishing. It has been signed by the author. From the publisher: The legendary writer and performer of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame takes listeners on a grand tour of his ascent in the entertainment world John Cleese’s huge comedic influence has stretched across generations; his sharp irreverent eye and the unique brand of physical comedy he perfected now seem written into comedy’s DNA. In this rollicking memoir, Cleese recalls his humble beginnings in a sleepy English town, his early comedic days at Cambridge University (with future Python partner Graham Chapman), and the founding of the landmark comedy troupe that would propel him to worldwide renown. Cleese was just days away from graduating Cambridge and setting off on a law career when he was visited by two BBC executives, who offered him a job writing comedy for radio. That fateful moment—and a near-simultaneous offer to take his university humor revue to London’s famed West End—propelled him down a different path, cutting his teeth writing for stars like David Frost and Peter Sellers, and eventually joining the five other Pythons to pioneer a new kind of comedy that prized invention, silliness, and absurdity. Along the way, he found his first true love with the actress Connie Booth and transformed himself from a reluctant performer to a world class actor and back again. Twisting and turning through surprising stories and hilarious digressions—with some brief pauses along the way that comprise a fascinating primer on what’s funny and why—this story of a young man’s journey to the pinnacle of comedy is a masterly performance by a master performer. ........................... Shipping combined for multiple purchases. Delivery confirmation included on all domestic packages.
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed By: John Cleese
Signed: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Book Title: So, Anyway...
Number of Pages: 400 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
Item Height: 1.4 in
Publication Year: 2014
Topic: Rich & Famous, Personal Memoirs, General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Television / Genres / Comedy
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography, Humor
Item Length: 9.4 in
Author: John Cleese
Item Width: 6.5 in
Format: Hardcover