Life's a piece of shit, yet Eric Idle finds humor in the absurdity of existence. He shares stories about learning on a shoestring budget, about the quirks of English speakers and Python, and about generosity that surprises expectations. He also notes how words can sting more than physical blows.
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Eric Idle is a film actor from the United Kingdom, best known for Pythons' Autobiography by the Pythons.
Quick Facts About Eric Idle
Born
March 29, 1943
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Film Actor
Notable works
Pythons' Autobiography by the Pythons
Spouse
Tania Kosevich
About Eric Idle
He studied English at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and joined the Cambridge University Footlights. He also received nominations for two Tony Awards.
![“Even if you've written something for print, I think it's good to try [it] out on someone because it changes. You can think it's hilarious and they can tell you it's not.” quote by Eric Idle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ead/eric-idle-3734_ifs_even-if-you-ve-written-something-for-pri_2150664.jpg)
![“When we graduated [ from Cambridge], we were grabbed right into television. I was grabbed straight into the practice of writing comedy. It was all writing and performing. You wrote something in order for you to perform it.” quote by Eric Idle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ebb/eric-idle-3734_cambridge_when-we-graduated-from-cambridge-we-were_930914.jpg)
![“We never have that thought! The whole object is to bite off more than you can chew. John [Du Prez] always says, Eric thinks of something completely insane and insists we go in that direction. It's the correct way to look at things and the correct place to start, I think.” quote by Eric Idle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f3/eric-idle-3734_bites_we-never-have-that-thought-the-whole-obj_857607.jpg)
