Eric Idle is the composer of most
Monty Python songs (along with
Neil Innes) such as the Python anthem "
Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life" (which is also played after
Iron Maiden's shows). His outstanding linguistic ability has earned him the name "Master of the One-Liner". During his time at Cambridge, Eric served as the president of the famous Cambridge Footlights Dramatic Club. Before Monty Python's Flying Circus, Eric appeared in both BBC shows that are regarded by many as the predecessors of Flying Circus; he was a regular in "Do Not Adju…
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