328 Quotes by John Cleese

When we hold a World Championship for a particular sport, we invite teams from other countries to play as well.

I think that the real religion is about the understanding that if we can only still our egos for a few seconds, we might have a chance of experiencing something that is divine in nature.

Creativity is not the possession of some special talent. It’s about the willingness to play.

I think there are so many activities going on, like mountaineering. You know, you would pay good money not to have to do that, and yet there are people racing out who want to spend their spare time clambering up rocks.

To be creative you must create a space for yourself where you can be undisturbed... separate from everyday concerns.

Telling people how to be creative is easy - being creative is difficult.

I'm very odd 'cause I think there's more than just a materialist planet, a materialist, reductionist planet.

When you get to my age, and I'm 66 now, you realize that the world is a madhouse and that most people are operating in fantasy anyway. So once you realise that, it doesn't bother you much.

I find the Alexander Technique very helpful in my work. Things happen without you trying. They get to be light and relaxed. You must get an Alexander teacher to show it to you.