John Cleese Reflects on His Career and Approach to Writing Comedy

John Cleese, known for his comedic career, initially pursued law before comedy ignited his passion. Despite the allure of a stable legal career, Cleese found inspiration in comedy, notably from the Marx Brothers. He discusses the challenges of originality in comedy and his collaboration with Graham Chapman. Cleese also touches on his entrepreneurial ventures, emphasizing his role in scriptwriting and performance rather than marketing.

What was John Cleese's initial career path before he pursued comedy?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Engineer

What inspired John Cleese to explore comedy?

• Listening to a comedian on the radio

• Watching the Marx Brothers

• Reading a comedy book

• Attending a comedy workshop

Who did John Cleese collaborate with in his writing process?

• Michael Palin

• Graham Chapman

• Terry Gilliam

• Eric Idle

How much usable material did Cleese and his team average per week?

• 10 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 17 minutes

• 25 minutes

What aspect of the business did John Cleese not focus on in his management and sales training company?

• Directing

• Casting

• Marketing

• Scriptwriting