'Nice' means nothing. Is it someone who doesn't swear and shout? I swear and shout. 'Nice' sounds ineffectual. Michael Palin ineffectualmeannice Change image and share on social
I know that we shall meet problems along the way, but I'd far rather see for myself what's going on in the world outside, than rely on newspapers, television, politicians and religious leaders to tell me what I should be thinking. Michael Palin leadermeetnewspaper share on social
Fame changes everything. When you're well-known, you're expected to be different. Some people assume you must have a yacht and four homes. Or that you're famous because you are 'A Decent Man'. Michael Palin assumedecentexpect Change image and 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'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
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
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
There is barely a country in the world where you will be completely safe. Michael Palin barelycompletelycountry 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
You don't ask people about the immigration policies of the U.K. or their country's agricultural policy. Instead, you talk to them about the meal they're eating or their family, and from that you get the sense of another human being, someone we can all relate to. Michael Palin agriculturalcountryeat share on social
