takes yer back!

I have spent several enjoyable afternoons laying on the conservatory sofa listening to Michael Pailin's selected readings from his diary. Whilst I was never a big Monty Python fan, I nonetheless very much enjoyed listening to Palin's recollections, read in his relaxed manner, recalling a very memorable era for all of us aged around 60. Have just downloaded the next installment and hope it is as good.

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An absolute joy

Fantastic work from my favourite Python. Michael has one of those voices you can listen to all day. Already got the next book ready to go. Brilliant, we’ll written and original idea that makes the hour’s while away. The Python’s can do no wrong for me.

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An Interesting read.

I bought this book as Python fan and I wasn't disappointed. It gives great insights into the feelings of the group at the height of their success and all from the viewpoint of the quiet python. The fact that Michael Palin narrates himself only adds to the enjoyment.

A must read for any Python fan. Not to be missed.

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I loved it... real Palin class

listened to this over a 2 day period... absolutely loved it, great insight into the Python crew and behind the scenes antics, Michael has such a rich warmth about him.. I could listen to him all day. highly recommend it.

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Surprise

It isn’t what I expected at all! Come to think, I really don’t know what I expected. Michael Palin read his carefully noted diary in the way I have heard him talk on his films and travel progs. At first I didn’t think I would read it all, listen, too personal but I soon listened avidly of his life of many parties and drinking sessions with show biz folk. Of.course also his family featured, even the death of his Dad.
It was ok, more than I expected.

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Great insight

Michael ..... sorry ..... Sir Michael gives an honest insight into how MPFS started grew into adulthood then matured into a bunch of guys who put the “alternative” into British Comedy.
Having grown up loving Monty Python and Ripping yarns it’s great to hear how it all came about.
Full of resolve to keep my own diary even if it’s only for one year.

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fascinating

I listened to halfway to hollywood first and immediately bought this as i wanted to know more about the early years of python. I'm old enough to have been around when Python was born although I can't recite the parrot sketch or any others. Palin is a great story telller it was fascinating to re live the 70's through his eyes knowing what we know now about his career and those of his fellow Python's

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Fascinating

Michael Palin has always been one of my favourite actors and authors.
His movies, tv-series, and books have always given me great joy!
It was very interesting to listen to his life in the 70’s and I am so looking forward to the next diaries from the 80’s.
Very well written and of course, read! 😁

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Palin is fsntabulous

A wonderful read..... Palin always makes me feel so calm and reassured. Fascinating time of the pythons and if you're a fan it's ways great to hear x

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East listening

Good easy listen , it’s nice to compare this with John Cleese version of Python events. Palin is someone i would love to have for dinner

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