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Summary: Touching, funny, surreal, often very drunk ...
Review: Graham Chapman (with Eric Idle) wrote much of the Monty Python material, and so much more as well. But he also founded 'Gay News' as the first publication for the gay market after the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK in 1967, suffered (and recovered from) alcoholism -- three bottle of gin a /DAY/ ?! ) and generally lived an entertaintaining life. Buy this book, it will restore your faith in humanity. And Biggles ;)
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Summary: This book made Graham Chapman my favourite Python.
Review: I am ECSTATIC that this is being re-released - I read a friend's copy a few years ago and have been searching for my own ever since. This is a very frank analysis not only of the Pythons but of alcoholism, sexuality, life, death and medical school. It's funny in the traditional "embarrassing if read on public transport" sense, but at the same time a truly intriguing look into the character of a complex man. It's also (eek, I'm English, i don't say this!) very moving. You'll never ask the question "why don't Monty Python reform?" again.
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Summary: One of the best I've read in a long time.
Review: I really enjoyed this book even though it is kind of confusing and wierd. Graham Chapman has always been my favorite Python because of his humor but this book shows antother side to him. If you don't like him before you read it you wiil afterwards. A bit after the end is touching and also very funny. This book isn't for everyone and you might not like it even if you are a Monty Python fan. If you are looking for a laugh a minute book in true Monty python style look somewhere else. Not to say that the book doesn't have some funny parts but it is also pretty serious. I also wouldn't recomend it to anyone under the age of 13 because some of the contents of the book aren't apropriate for smaller children. But if you think you will like it by all means read it because it really is a wonderful book.
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Summary: One of the best I've read in a long time.
Review: Methuen is reissuing all the classic Monty Python books and scripts in October 1999 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Iincluded will be this gem of an autobiography by Graham Chapman.
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