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John Cleese Knows Both Humor and Law

A talented student, John Cleese showed exceptional potential in both sports and academics. However, his love for comedy overpowered everything else for him. He went on to study Law at Cambridge. Here, he actively participated in the University’s esteemed Footlights Group, writing and performing comedy reviews now and then.

His work in the realm of comedy, especially the world-renowned classic Monty Python, has remained hugely influential. Apart from being a writer in this genre, he is also admired as an actor. His character, Basil Fawlty, is particularly well-loved. Who knew that such academic decisions could lead to such a dynamic career path?

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