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Eric Idle expressed no humor about Donald Trump, criticizing him as a 'treasonous monster' and predicting celebration when he leaves office, while also sharing humorous anecdotes about his personal life and past jokes about Trump.
"Monty Python" star Eric Idle, 80, revealed in a recent exchange on social media that he still has to work for a living despite the success of the iconic comedy troupe. Idle expressed financial struggles, stating that the income streams from their work have dwindled, and he has to continue working at his age. Despite this, he remains focused on creating comedy and has been involved in various projects, including writing the musical "Spamalot" and competing on "The Masked Singer" in 2022. Fans expressed support and admiration for Idle, acknowledging his significant contributions to comedy.
John Cleese clarifies that his tweet about "loathing and despising" Eric Idle was a joke and referred to all Monty Python members, not just Idle. The apparent online dispute over the comedy troupe's finances was sparked by Idle's criticism of their asset manager, Holly Gilliam. Cleese defended Gilliam and clarified his remark, while Idle expressed frustration over the group's income streams and declared he's done with Python. Despite the public spat, the Pythons have a history of quarrels but have always been able to come together for various projects and reunions.
John Cleese initially joked about "loathing and despising" Eric Idle, but later clarified that it was a jest aimed at all his fellow Pythons. He defended Holly Gilliam, whom Idle criticized, stating that he found her efficient and pleasant to work with. Eric Idle had previously roasted his fellow Pythons on social media, but later posted a more generous message about Cleese.
John Cleese responds to Eric Idle's criticism of Monty Python's financial management, defending manager Holly Gilliam and listing his upcoming gigs to assure fans of his financial stability. Idle's daughter shows support for her father's comments, while Cleese hints at a longstanding feud between the two comedians.
John Cleese and Eric Idle, former Monty Python co-stars, are embroiled in a public feud over the management of the troupe's finances. Idle criticized manager Holly Gilliam, daughter of Python co-founder Terry Gilliam, for the group's financial struggles, prompting Cleese to defend her and assert that he and Michael Palin share a positive opinion of her. Cleese also bluntly stated that he and Idle "always loathed and despised each other," while Idle's daughter expressed support for her father's comments. The dispute has shed light on tensions within the iconic comedy group.
Eric Idle, the 80-year-old former "Monty Python" star, revealed that he continues to work due to financial reasons, stating that his income has significantly declined and that he needs to work for a living. He emphasized that it's not easy at his age and expressed surprise at the drastic reduction in income from his "Monty Python" and "Spamalot" ventures. Idle's situation reflects a broader trend of older individuals staying in the workforce past retirement age, often due to financial pressures, with people over 75 being one of the fastest-growing groups of U.S. workers.
Eric Idle, co-creator of Monty Python, has exposed a financial rift within the troupe and revealed his struggles to make ends meet, stating that he's been forced to sell his house and continue working past retirement age. He took aim at a fellow Python's daughter on social media and distanced himself from an upcoming stage production of Monty Python's Life Of Brian. The iconic comedian also expressed his lack of sympathy towards those who complain about their jokes not being well-received, while his colleague John Cleese has spoken openly against 'cancel culture'.
After losing a copyright lawsuit against him, George Harrison released the satirical song "This Song" about his legal and courtroom experience. The song's lyrics make references to the case, including the line "This tune has nothing bright about it," a nod to the owner of the copyright to "He's So Fine," Bright Tunes Music. The court later reduced the damages awarded, because of the duplicity of Harrison's former manager, Allen Klein.