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“When I was a child and I was upset about something, my mother was not capable of containing that emotion, of letting me be upset but reassuring me, of just being with me in a calming way. She always got in a flap, so I not only had my own baby panics, fears and terrors to deal with, but I had to cope with hers, too. Eventually I taught myself to remain calm when I was panicked, in order not to upset her. In a way, she had managed to put me in charge of her. At 18 months old, I was doing the parenting.”

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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

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