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Michael Palin Quotes

Listen -- strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony Picture Quote #1

I was very bad at projecting my voice. I used to do this Gumby Flower Arranging sketch which involved shouting, and I could never do it right, and at one point my voice went completely Picture Quote #1

I always wanted to be an explorer, but - it seemed I was doomed to be nothing more than a very silly person Picture Quote #1

People are still crazy about Python after twenty-five years, which I find hard to believe Picture Quote #1

There are many ways of seeing the world. You can hang upside down from a meteor, volunteer to be the fourth stage of a three-stage rocket, or simply get in a balloon and keep going. But if it’s sheer, unadulterated discomfort you’re looking for, just stay on land Picture Quote #1

I would love to go to Iran. The island of Madagascar, everyone says is pretty exotic, or the wonderful Namibian desert Picture Quote #1

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I wanted to be an explorer, but gradually found the world had been explored and that there was nowhere left, really. Once they climbed Everest in 1953, when I was 10 years old, I thought, ‘Well, that’s pretty much it now.’ But the idea of travelling and exploring and adventure was very strong Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

My parents have been married forty-two years. I wonder how many of those were happy Picture Quote #1

Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life Picture Quote #1

John Hall, my geography teacher at school inspired me to a lifelong interest in geography and a curiosity about our world which has stayed with me through my life. Geography is a living, breathing subject, constantly adapting itself to change. It is dynamic and relevant. For me geography is a great adventure with a purpose Picture Quote #1

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There are people who travel because they want to push themselves to physical limits, people who walk across deserts or cycle across the Antarctic - like Ranulph Fiennes, who just does it because it’s there. And then there are people like me, who are just genuinely curious about the world Picture Quote #1

Ronnie Barker was a straightforward man who had this extraordinary ability to make the nation laugh Picture Quote #1

I’m not your expert on Africa or animals or whatever. I’m not a travel writer or maker of documentaries. I was someone who doesn’t know very much, trying to communicate Picture Quote #1

Once the travel bug bites, there is no known antidote Picture Quote #1

The kids growing up is a separate strand to your life. However bad a day you’ve had, that’s the most important thing, and you have to remember that Picture Quote #1

Now, what sort of person would write a scene where a young man stumbles upon a castle full only of beautiful young women? Answer: ME! Picture Quote #1

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I’ve never particularly liked travelling with large groups or being told where to go by somebody else. I prefer to find out for myself Picture Quote #1

Something about John Cleese was always very unsettled, I felt. There was always something else he wanted to do. He seemed constantly driven by this sense that there was a nirvana somewhere; some unique place where mind, body and soul would be utterly satisfied Picture Quote #1

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’ Picture Quote #1

I am restless. I don’t mind leaving this comfortable, static life. I could live a year on my own in a remote village Picture Quote #1

I’m not good at confrontation. I know my strengths. I like company. And I am not a great arguer... I do find it much easier talking to people I like about things we both like Picture Quote #1

I cut down trees, I skip and jump, I like to press wild flowers. I put on women’s clothing and hang around in bars Picture Quote #1

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People look for patterns in everything. It’s what keeps us sane, I suppose. I struggle to see any patterns in my life. I think I can understand depression a bit because of my sister. My own feelings of... I’m aware that, if you feel down, it can be strangely unrelated to circumstances around you. That’s just the way life is Picture Quote #1

I do have high standards. I look at everything I have done and think, ‘Why wasn’t that better?’ Part of my motivation is from crippling self-doubt - I have got to prove myself wrong Picture Quote #1

I think you learn a lot about a country from its art. To me, it’s part of the drama of life. It teaches you that there are places, moments and incidents in other cultures that genuinely have a life of their own Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I’ve never had a particular skill. I can’t cook, dance, play an instrument, speak a foreign language. This used to worry me. I’d think, when I’m grown up, at 18, then I made it 21, it will be clear what role I should have in life. It never happened. I never signed on the dotted line as the sort of adult my father wanted Picture Quote #1

If you had a successful TV show, people wanted to see you live. Promoters had had practice with pop groups, and ‘Python’ achieved a similar status. We also had lots of rock star fans - George Harrison, Pink Floyd, Robert Plant. Promoters saw that and liked it Picture Quote #1

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Listen -- strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony. (Michael Palin Quotes) I was very bad at projecting my voice. I used to do this Gumby Flower Arranging sketch which involved shouting, and I could never do it right, and at one point my voice went completely (Michael Palin Quotes) I always wanted to be an explorer, but - it seemed I was doomed to be nothing more than a very silly person (Michael Palin Quotes) People are still crazy about Python after twenty-five years, which I find hard to believe (Michael Palin Quotes) There are many ways of seeing the world. You can hang upside down from a meteor, volunteer to be the fourth stage of a three-stage rocket, or simply get in a balloon and keep going. But if it’s sheer, unadulterated discomfort you’re looking for, just stay on land (Michael Palin Quotes) I would love to go to Iran. The island of Madagascar, everyone says is pretty exotic, or the wonderful Namibian desert (Michael Palin Quotes) I wanted to be an explorer, but gradually found the world had been explored and that there was nowhere left, really. Once they climbed Everest in 1953, when I was 10 years old, I thought, ‘Well, that’s pretty much it now.’ But the idea of travelling and exploring and adventure was very strong (Michael Palin Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 Quotes) My parents have been married forty-two years. I wonder how many of those were happy (Michael Palin Quotes) Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life (Michael Palin Quotes) John Hall, my geography teacher at school inspired me to a lifelong interest in geography and a curiosity about our world which has stayed with me through my life. Geography is a living, breathing subject, constantly adapting itself to change. It is dynamic and relevant. For me geography is a great adventure with a purpose (Michael Palin Quotes) There are people who travel because they want to push themselves to physical limits, people who walk across deserts or cycle across the Antarctic - like Ranulph Fiennes, who just does it because it’s there. And then there are people like me, who are just genuinely curious about the world (Michael Palin Quotes) Ronnie Barker was a straightforward man who had this extraordinary ability to make the nation laugh (Michael Palin Quotes) I’m not your expert on Africa or animals or whatever. I’m not a travel writer or maker of documentaries. I was someone who doesn’t know very much, trying to communicate. (Michael Palin Quotes) Once the travel bug bites, there is no known antidote (Michael Palin Quotes) The kids growing up is a separate strand to your life. However bad a day you’ve had, that’s the most important thing, and you have to remember that. (Michael Palin Quotes) Now, what sort of person would write a scene where a young man stumbles upon a castle full only of beautiful young women? Answer: ME! (Michael Palin Quotes) I’ve never particularly liked travelling with large groups or being told where to go by somebody else. I prefer to find out for myself. (Michael Palin Quotes) Something about John Cleese was always very unsettled, I felt. There was always something else he wanted to do. He seemed constantly driven by this sense that there was a nirvana somewhere; some unique place where mind, body and soul would be utterly satisfied. (Michael Palin Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 Quotes) I’m not good at confrontation. I know my strengths. I like company. And I am not a great arguer... I do find it much easier talking to people I like about things we both like. (Michael Palin Quotes) I cut down trees, I skip and jump, I like to press wild flowers. I put on women’s clothing and hang around in bars. (Michael Palin Quotes) People look for patterns in everything. It’s what keeps us sane, I suppose. I struggle to see any patterns in my life. I think I can understand depression a bit because of my sister. My own feelings of... I’m aware that, if you feel down, it can be strangely unrelated to circumstances around you. That’s just the way life is. (Michael Palin Quotes) I do have high standards. I look at everything I have done and think, ‘Why wasn’t that better?’ Part of my motivation is from crippling self-doubt - I have got to prove myself wrong. (Michael Palin Quotes) I think you learn a lot about a country from its art. To me, it’s part of the drama of life. It teaches you that there are places, moments and incidents in other cultures that genuinely have a life of their own. (Michael Palin Quotes) 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 Quotes) I’ve never had a particular skill. I can’t cook, dance, play an instrument, speak a foreign language. This used to worry me. I’d think, when I’m grown up, at 18, then I made it 21, it will be clear what role I should have in life. It never happened. I never signed on the dotted line as the sort of adult my father wanted. (Michael Palin Quotes) If you had a successful TV show, people wanted to see you live. Promoters had had practice with pop groups, and ‘Python’ achieved a similar status. We also had lots of rock star fans - George Harrison, Pink Floyd, Robert Plant. Promoters saw that and liked it. (Michael Palin Quotes)

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