Michael Palin decided to give up on his considerable comedy talents to make those dreadfully tedious travel shows. Have you ever tried to watch one?

I never watch the re-runs,

I do have to give it up for Sarah Palin on one account. She is brave.

When the target audience is American teenage kids, you can have problems. My generation prized really fine acting and writing. Sometimes you have to go back to the basic principles which underpin great visual comedy.

Don't give up. Don't ever give up.

The thrill I got discovering Buster Keaton when I was growing up was so exciting. He was one of the greats.