A Quote by John Cleese

The trouble with the British is that they are not interested in ideas. If Jesus came back today and offered to speak for an hour on British television, they would say, "What! Another talking head?

John Cleese

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John Cleese
English - Actor
Born: October 27, 1939

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Harry Johnston

As a black actress, all I was offered in British film was the best friend role, whereas in television, I was offered a whole spectrum of parts.

Sophie Okonedo

There are 3 basic differences between we British and you Americans. One, we speak English, and you don't. Two, when we have a "World Championship", we invite teams from other nations. Three, when you meet the British head of State, you only have to get down on one knee.

John Cleese

Were you to read the British press today, you would learn that the British Empire never forgets its defeats.

Robert Trout

Let's turn British inventions into British industries, British factories and British jobs. Let them make pounds for us, not dollars marks or yen for others.

John Major

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Rachel Griffiths

British people are surprised that I'm British! It's extraordinary, I get tweets every day from British people saying, 'I had no idea you were British.'

David Harewood

It would be absurd to say I'm not British - you can hear it when I speak.

Miriam Margolyes

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Kerry Packer

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