The human race should just slow down and think about what it is doing. Michael Palin humanraceslow Change image and share on social
I think some of the best modern writing comes now from travellers. Michael Palin moderntravellerwrite Change image and share on social
I've been lucky to have made a number of travel programmes with the BBC, the object being to see places off the beaten track. As a result, I've often had a guide who's been able to show me things that you wouldn't see with a tour group. Michael Palin bbcbeatgroup share on social
There is nothing better than playing a scene with John Cleese or Maggie Smith. It's electric. But I don't think I'm the sort of person who needs to have an outer ego in order to produce something. I realised that through the travel programmes. Michael Palin cleeseegoelectric share on social
I am restless. I don't mind leaving this comfortable, static life. I could live a year on my own in a remote village. Michael Palin comfortableleavelife Change image and share on social
I saw novelists as being admirable people and I thought... I thought... maybe, one day, I could be one of them. Michael Palin admirabledaynovelist Change image and share on social
Please don't ask which I enjoy more - acting or hosting - because I love them equally. Michael Palin actenjoyequally Change image and share on social
Despite having seen a fair amount of the world, I still love travelling - I just have an insatiable curiosity and like looking out of a window. Michael Palin amountcuriosityfair Change image and share on social
I've always been blessed, or cursed, some might say, with an insatiable curiosity, a desire to find something out about a people and a place. That's where it all begins. Michael Palin beginblesscuriosity Change image and share on social
