Eric Idle: “Cheer up. You’re gonna die”
Summary
James O'Brien interviews Eric Idle about his new book and his unconventional upbringing as a war orphan. Idle recounts being sent to a strict boarding school in Wolverhampton, where he developed a love for comedy and literature while navigating a harsh, fatherless environment. He describes how discovering *Beyond the Fringe* and joining the Cambridge Footlights ignited his passion for satire, leading to his eventual rise in the comedy world.
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