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How John Cleese got his accidental start in comedy

Known for his work in Monty Python, on “Fawlty Towers” and in various movies, comedian and writer John Cleese was originally on a path to becoming a lawyer before finding himself “accidentally” in a comedy troupe. Jeffrey Brown talks with the British performer about early influences, advice for young comedians and his new memoir, “So, Anyway”.
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