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The second volume of diaries from one of Britain's best-loved national treasures.

After a live performance at the Hollywood Bowl, The Pythons made their last performance together in 1983 in the hugely successful MONTY PYTHON'S MEANING OF LIFE. Writing and acting in films and television then took over much of…

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1 author picked Halfway to Hollywood as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Michael Palin is a master storyteller. The actor-writer takes us into worlds we will never have the opportunity to visit. We meet creative types and family and share the victories, disappointments and sadness alongside Palin. I would love to get a coffee and croissant with him and talk for an hour.

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