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Eric Idle here. I've brought John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin with me. We are Monty Python. AUA.
Hello everybody. I had so much fun last November doing my previous reddit AMA that I decided to return. I'm sure you've seen the exciting news, but here we are to confirm it, officially: Monty Python is reunited. Today is the big day and as you can imagine it's a bit of a circus round here, but we'll be on reddit from 9am for ninety minutes or so to take your questions. We'll be alternating who's answering, but everyone will be here!:
- J0hnCleese
- Terry_Gilliam
- TerryJonesHere
- _MichaelPalin
Proof: https://twitter.com/EricIdle/status/403525056740851714
Update: We're running a little late but will be with you 10-15 minutes!
Update 2: The url for tickets - http://www.montypythonlive.com - available Monday
Update 3: Thank you for all the questions. We tried to answer as many as we could. Thanks everyone!
binkytoes1799 karma
ericidle3759 karma
No. They are arrogant little twerps trying to get cheap publicity off our backs.
noisegeek1684 karma
I seem to recall several of you saying in interviews that Python could never get back together, because it wouldn't be Python without Graham. What changed?
fukmisideways1598 karma
When I was in elementary school, I used to sneak out of my room to watch reruns of Monty Python late night on PBS, much to my mother's annoyance. Six year old me had a crush on Eric because I had decided that he looked the best in a dress. I'm pretty sure that this warped me for life, so thanks for that. Who of the troupe do you think played the best female characters? Any particular favorites?
eatmycupcake1226 karma
Some of my first clear memories are watching Monty Python with my parents. I grew up on you guys. That being the case, I'm a girl and I always wondered, since you're an all male comedic group, you must have found at least some women funny. Who are your favorite female comedians that might, just might, have been worthy of Monty Python?
Dwade1036 karma
Are you surprised by which of your bits have remained the most popular over time?
out-of-line903 karma
Terry Jones - any chance we'll get to see you stark naked playing the piano again? There's a large market for that.
Edit: For anyone interested
starshipme789 karma
Hello, all! My question is, was there ever a sketch or song that you wrote, either for an episode or movie, that you didn't use because it seemed too extreme, even for you?
PillEnthusiast640 karma
Carol Cleveland. For those who don't know, she's in a lot of Python's work. How did the relationship form with her? Was there ever talk of making her a Python? How many of you slept with her? Just kidding.
themanfromwales612 karma
One of my favourite lines from the Life of Brian is "He is not the Messiah! He is a very naughty boy! Now go away!" can you tell me your favourite line from any of your work?
amurrikan573 karma
If all of you were stranded on a island, who would you eat first? And how quickly would it come to that?
UltimaGabe551 karma
Two questions:
How often do you guys watch your own work?
And what did you think of Spamalot?
herpderpherpderp515 karma
Is it daunting approaching a reunion of something that so many people treasure, with the worry you could screw up your legacy?
SamGFriend470 karma
What is your favourite sketch/skit that you've written in your careers?
ericidle1311 karma
Graham's ashes were finally sent into space on a rocket at the millenium.
Ranga93396 karma
Between all of you, who would you say is the funniest?
Also thank you Mr Cleese for being a constant inspiration in my life.
Edit: I'm honoured that I get 2 replies!
adrmlch384 karma
So, Carol Cleveland, yay or nay?
Edit: As in "Is she part of this reunion?" not in any other way.
Edit Edit: Can't force you to not answer other possible interpretations though.
Edit Edit Edit: Screw ambiguity.
ericidle1173 karma
Carol is part of the reunion. She'll be playing the part of Carol Cleveland.
Katanta_fish158 karma
who do you all think had the best career after monty python broke up?
Ayts60 karma
•When did you first realise that you were famous?
•What did it feel like?
•What are your plans for the future?
wieners50 karma
Follow up questions: Have you ever had sex? What does it feel like? Do you plan to have sex in the future?
Fapmiester36 karma
First off I just want to say Im a big fan of the work you create and secondly what was your all time favorite skit that you created?
ForToday2788 karma
I'm a lumberjack, am I ok?
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