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John Cleese: Creativity and his Short and Cheerful Guide

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John Cleese in a suit and moustache standing outside the Brandenburg Gate
British actor John Cleese poses in front of the Brandenburg Gate ahead of the Rose d'Or award ceremony where he will be awarded for his lifetime achievement in Berlin, Germany, September 13, 2016. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch(Reuters: Fabrizio Bensch)

Wickedly funny, John Cleese is a master of humour, from the days of Monty Python to his role as Basil Fawlty he delights with his creativity. It’s not surprising to find he has put his thoughts into a new book called Creativity: A Short & Cheerful Guide. Indira Naidoo spoke with him about what is a practical and often very amusing guide offering advice on tapping into our own inventive and creative ideas.

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