Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography [J0178]

2018 - HCDJ Excellent condition. From the ingenious comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and creator of Spamalot, comes an absurdly funny memoir of unparalleled wit and heartfelt candor. We know him best for his unforgettable roles on Monty Python - from the Flying Circus to The Meaning of Life. Now, Eric Idle reflects on the meaning of his own life in this entertaining memoir that takes us on an unforgettable journey from his childhood in an austere boarding school through his successful career in comedy, television, theater, and film. Coming of age as a writer and comedian during the Sixties and Seventies, Eric stumbled into the crossroads of the cultural revolution and found himself rubbing shoulders with the likes of George Harrison, David Bowie, and Robin Williams, all of whom became dear lifelong friends. With anecdotes sprinkled throughout involving other close friends and luminaries such as Mike Nichols, Mick Jagger, Steve Martin, Paul Simon, Lorne Michaels, and many more, as well as the Pythons themselves, Eric captures a time of tremendous creative output with equal parts hilarity and heart. In Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, named for the song he wrote for Life of Brian (the film which he originally gave the irreverent title Jesus Christ: Lust for Glory) and that has since become the number one song played at funerals in the UK, he shares the highlights of his life and career with the kind of offbeat humor that has delighted audiences for five decades. The year 2019 marks the fiftieth anniversary of The Pythons, and Eric is marking the occasion with this hilarious memoir chock full of behind-the-scenes stories from a high-flying life featuring everyone from Princess Leia to Queen Elizabeth.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Eric is a riot. The Pythons are just ridiculous but I love them. They've got some great stories, too. I'm glad I read this book and learned more about their legacy and all the friendships they made along the way. Plus I needed the reminder to always look on the bright side of life. Thanks, Eric."; "Life of a comedy rockstar through python TV, python films to spamalot & reunion. Plenty of laugh out loud stories with a huge amount of celebrity interaction."; "Not only is Eric Idol hilarious in Monty Python, but he was George Harrison's best friend. Eric could write comedy, play guitar and had many other talents. The people he met and then befriended throughout his years truly blew me away. His wit and humor is quite evident in this autobiography."