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I have been a huge fan of Monty Python since 1976, when I first saw it on WQED, the PBS affiliate in Pittsburgh. There is something about the "dry" British humor that struck a chord with me. Over the years I have followed the Pythons through their many movies, independent projects, and spin-offs. My favorite member of the group is John Cleese. I have probably seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail at least 25 times and can recite many of the lines from memory. During a trip to Scotland in 1998, I visited Doune and Stalker castles, which were both used during the filming of the movie. When I was attending college at Penn State, I was an active member of the Monty Python society on campus. I met my wife, Roxianne, while selling T-shirts for a society fund raiser. You could say that Monty Python has definitely influenced my life, and for the better I might add. My top ten favorite Monty Python sketches from the Flying Circus TV program: The Pirrahna Brothers (my son is named Doug…. Hmmm) The Cheese Shop The Dead Parrot sketch Twit of the Year contest How to Defend Yourself against Fresh Fruit Ron Obvious Advantages of Not Being Seen The Wizzio Chocolate sketch Four Yorkshiremen Australian Philosophers A summary of Monty Python related movies and television programs I would recommend: Monty Python and the Holy Grail And Now for something completely different - Early Python sketches Monty Python Live at Hollywood Bowl Monty Python's Life of Brian Fawlty Towers - John Cleese at his best Yellowbeard - Graham Chapman at his best, superb cast Time Bandits A Fish Called Wanda Jabberwocky - twisted, dark, and funny |