So, Anyway...

De: John Cleese

Narrado por: John Cleese

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “John Cleese’s memoir is just about everything one would expect of its author—smart, thoughtful, provocative and above all funny. . . . A picture, if you will, of the artist as a young man.”—The Washington Post

The legendary writer and performer of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame takes readers 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.

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New York Times Bestseller

“So, Anyway... ambles along in loose fashion, taking its time, stopping to admire the view here and there, dispensing a little social commentary...and otherwise taking the scenic route through a mostly sunny landscape. The effect is a bit like having a long lunch with an amiable, slightly loony uncle. Who also happens to be John Cleese.” —Michael Ian Black, The New York Times Book Review

“John Cleese’s memoir is just about everything one would expect of its author — smart, thoughtful, provocative and above all funny… a picture, if you will, of the artist as a young man.” —Washington Post

“Give John Cleese points for candor...Give him additional points for graceful writing and sly humor..” —Philadelphia Inquirer

“The long-awaited story of the actor’s life, told how he wants to tell it.” —The Guardian

I love this book!

Jon Cheese is a brilliant writer and performer. I'm so glad I not only got to enjoy this book but I got to enjoy Cheese's timing and delivery as well!

Yes it's Cheese. Check the book.

Hilarious

This book is greatly enhanced as an audio book by John Cleese's hilarious narriation. He even cracks himself up multiple times. His voice acting is great and I love that he acted out some of the sketches and even played a few old recordings. I have never enjoyed an audio book so much - highly recommend.

super witty and humorous. sad these days are gone

most amazing book and i didnt see all of Monty Python's work. but this man is such an English gentlemen it shows. great comedy.

fantastic

excellent book. really glad I went with the audiobook read by the man himself. I felt if I just picked up the Kindle or actual physical copy of the book, I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much. Mostly because I wouldn't have had the joy of actually hearing Mr Cleese recount his life.

Great book

loved it can't beat hearing John Cleese read the book with his humor mixed in