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John Cleese on becoming a comedic legend the hard way

John Cleese raised absurdity to new heights as part of “Monty Python’s Flying Circus.” The towering comedic legend talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about the challenges of making audiences laugh, and of a life which has worshipped silliness. Source

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The classic portraits of John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent was the go-to portrait painter of the Gilded Age. His style was considered daring and unconventional, and today, 90 years after his death, his extraordinary portraits are treasured all over the world. Martha Teichner reports on why the master of portraiture is being celebrated in the 21st century. Source

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John Cleese: Why I left Monty Python

One of the founding members of the comedy troupe Monty Python, John Cleese was at odds with the other Pythons over leaving their successful TV show. He explains to Tracy Smith why he balked at doing more television. Source

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John Cleese on his relationships with women

The Monty Python legend hasn’t always had a way with the ladies. As he tells Tracy Smith, it stems from his relationship with his mother, who suffered from depression and debilitating anger. Source

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John Cleese on American sports

Why do Americans call their treasured sport “football” when it’s not about feet? That’s just one of the mysteries the comedy veteran tries to hash out with correspondent Tracy Smith. Source

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