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I am afraid I’m much too important to write notes to people like you
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I am afraid I’m much too important to write notes to people like you

Despite his importance, John Cleese writes to a young fan

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Shaun Usher
May 05, 2022
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Both of the following letters are courtesy of Matt Hyde, who originally shared them back in 2014 on Twitter. I was reminded of them this morning when I read that it’s Michael Palin’s 79th birthday. Enjoy!

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