Nobody gets irony anymore, as we are now living in the post-ironic age. Once George Bush gets a library, our irony is dead. Eric Idle ageanymorebush Change image and share on social
I've always found bad films more enjoyable than good ones. Eric Idle badenjoyablefilm Change image and share on social
I never think in terms of target audience. I try to write what makes me laugh, so I'm the target audience. I guess I just hope there's another person in America like me. Eric Idle americaaudienceguess Change image and share on social
A website can be very time-intensive, but I'd love to have one where people can contribute to it - like invent islands and make their own flags, and their own laws. I think that'd be kind of fun. Eric Idle contributeflagfun Change image and share on social
I like being a foreigner. For me, to live in California is very pleasant - I'm more comfortable not feeling a part of everything, not feeling responsible for the government or the roads or the health system. Eric Idle californiacomfortablefelt share on social
Probably spending 12 years at boarding school - comedy became a survival gene. But I think some people are funny right off the bat, as soon as they can speak or be naughty. Eric Idle batboardcomedy Change image and share on social
John Cleese once told me he'd do anything for money. So I offered him a pound to shut up, and he took it. Eric Idle cleesejohnmoney Change image and share on social
I love stage work. The thing about plays is that they're perfectible. With film, you shoot that take and maybe another. During 'Spamalot,' I rewrote Act II three times. Eric Idle actfilmlove Change image and share on social
At least in America, you have freedom of speech, which is a good thing. It's just a question of whether you're allowed to use it on 'Fox News'. Eric Idle allowamericafox Change image and share on social
We've discovered that the less we do, the more money we make. Eric Idle discoverhavemake Change image and share on social