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“You go in and meet the head of BBC One and get an assurance about not dumbing down. And then, of course a few months later, he's been replaced by someone you haven't met.”

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John Cleese

John Cleese, a renowned British comedic actor and screenwriter, was born on October 27, 1939. He is best known for his exceptional performances in comedy films, particularly in the Monty Python's Flying Circus. Cleese's influence in the comedy world is profound, with his work celebrated for its unique humor and satirical take on societal issues. more

“Even though I loved the song [My Yiddish Momme] and it was a sensational hit every time I sang it, I was always careful to use it only when I knew the majority of the house would understand Yiddish. However, you didn't have to be a Jew to be moved by 'My Yiddish Momme.' 'Mother' in any language means the same thing.”

Mean Use Mother Song House Language Majority Moved Jew Careful Sensational Yiddish

Author:Sophie Tucker

“I would start off with a lively rag, then would come a ballad, followed by a comedy song and a novelty number, and finally, the hot song. In this way, I left the stage with the audience laughing their heads off.”

Way Song Left Numbers Audience Laughing Comedy Stage Hot Novelty Lively Rags Ballads

Book:Some of These Days: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SOPHIE TUCKER

Source: Some of These Days: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SOPHIE TUCKER

“It is a commentary on Berlin in 1931 that ... it was 'My Yiddishe Momme' that the Berlin Broadcasting Company asked for.”

Company Berlin Commentary Broadcasting

Author:Sophie Tucker

“Once you start carrying your own suitcase, paying your own bills, running your own show, you've done something to yourself that makes you one of those women men like to call 'a pal' and 'a good sport,' the kind of woman they tell their troubles to. But you've cut yourself off from the orchids and the diamond bracelets, except those you buy yourself.”

Men Kind Done Shows Running Sports Cutting Trouble Bills Diamond Suitcases Pals Bracelet Orchids Good Sports