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“I don't see why it should be remarkable that you can acquire a reputation for fairness and decency. Those are qualities shared by so many people. And the great majority of people I meet are decent people, just trying to navigate their way through the world without causing too much trouble.”

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Michael Palin

Michael Palin, born on May 5, 1943, is a renowned British comedian. Known for his unique sense of humor and versatile performance skills, he has participated in several famous comedy series, including 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'. Palin has achieved numerous successes in his acting career, including multiple awards for British comedy. more

“I wanted to be an explorer, but gradually found the world had been explored and that there was nowhere left, really. Once they climbed Everest in 1953, when I was 10 years old, I thought, 'Well, that's pretty much it now.' But the idea of travelling and exploring and adventure was very strong.”

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Author:Michael Palin

“I've been lucky to have made a number of travel programmes with the BBC, the object being to see places off the beaten track. As a result, I've often had a guide who's been able to show me things that you wouldn't see with a tour group.”

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“To destroy is still the strongest instinct of our nature.”

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“There is nothing better than playing a scene with John Cleese or Maggie Smith. It's electric. But I don't think I'm the sort of person who needs to have an outer ego in order to produce something. I realised that through the travel programmes.”

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Author:Michael Palin