Books by John Cleese

Tells the story of how a tall, shy youth from Weston-super-Mare went on to become a self-confessed legend. In this book, the author describes his nerve-racking first public appearance, at St Peter's Preparatory School at the age of eight; his endlessly peripatetic home life with parents; and his first experiences in the world of work as a teacher.

Looking candidly at everything from our relationships with our parents to why and how we choose our partners, no emotional stone is left unturned: jealousy, rage, fear, envy, love, obsession, hope and despair - all are featured-with practical advice on how to turn round a negative situation and bring about change for the better.

John Cleese, britisk humors 'grand old man', fortæller om vejen fra en barndom i efterkrigstidens England til 1970’ernes balstyriske Monty Python-succes på et tidspunkt, hvor britisk teater, radio og tv udklækkede en helt ny form for humor.

And now for something completely different. Professor at Large features beloved English comedian and actor John Cleese in the role of Ivy League professor at Cornell University. His almost twenty years as professor-at-large has led to many talks, essays, and lectures on campus. This collection of the very best moments from Cleese under his...