Out of the knights, I knew the least about Monty Python, so I had a lot of catching up to do. I was building the plane as I was flying it, but they were so gracious in helping me learn about the style ...

Idle turned 83 on March 29, marking another moment in a career that has spanned more than five decades and helped redefine modern comedy. Born in England in 1943, he rose to international fame as a ...