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Title details for Always Look on the Bright Side of Life by Eric Idle - Available

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

A Sortabiography

by Eric Idle
Eric Idle
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From the ingenious comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and creator of Spamalot, comes an absurdly funny memoir of unparalleled wit and heartfelt candor
We know him best for his unforgettable roles on Monty Python—from the Flying Circus to The Meaning of Life. Now, Eric Idle reflects on the meaning of his own life in this entertaining memoir that takes us on an unforgettable journey from his childhood in an austere boarding school through his successful career in comedy, television, theater, and film. Coming of age as a writer and comedian during the Sixties and Seventies, Eric stumbled into the crossroads of the cultural revolution and found himself rubbing shoulders with the likes of George Harrison, David Bowie, and Robin Williams, all of whom became dear lifelong friends. With anecdotes sprinkled throughout involving other close friends and luminaries such as Mike Nichols, Mick Jagger, Steve Martin, Paul Simon, Lorne Michaels, and many more, as well as the Pythons themselves, Eric captures a time of tremendous creative output with equal parts hilarity and heart. In Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, named for the song he wrote for Life of Brian (the film which he originally gave the irreverent title Jesus Christ: Lust for Glory) and that has since become the number one song played at funerals in the UK, he shares the highlights of his life and career with the kind of offbeat humor that has delighted audiences for five decades. The year 2019 marks the fiftieth anniversary of The Pythons, and Eric is marking the occasion with this hilarious memoir chock full of behind-the-scenes stories from a high-flying life featuring everyone from Princess Leia to Queen Elizabeth.

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    October 2, 2018

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781984829481
      • File size: 236545 KB
      • Duration: 08:12:48

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Eric Idle telling his own life story? Can it get any better than this? I think not. In one of the funniest audiobooks of the year, Idle uses funny voices, Monty-Pythonesque routines, and his own god-given distinctive British accent to talk about his life--the good times and the hardships (but mostly good times) before, during, and after his time with Monty Python. Idle's audiobook is like a phone call with a friend who has a very long answer to the question, "So how have you been?" He talks about hobnobbing with superstars like George Harrison, Paul Simon, and Mick Jagger and recounts the ups and downs of the entertainment business. The comedy bits are hilarious, and the backstage gossip about Monty Python and movies is priceless. This funny, charming audiobook will make listeners jealous of Idle's life. M.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

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  • English

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