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Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years 1969-1979 (Paperback)

by Michael Palin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 776 pages
  • Publisher: Phoenix; New Ed edition (5 Jul 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 075382177X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753821770
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,983 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Palin Diaries, 5 Oct 2007
By Spider Monkey (UK) - See all my reviews
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I feel I should start by saying I love Michael Palin's works, from film, TV to travel literature. That is why I feel slightly disappointed by his diaries. They were interesting for an insight into Python's workings and how Pailn worked during the seventies, but they did begin to drag awfully. There are only so many Python meetings, or film recordings one can read about before getting a little bored by them. Saying that, there are some fascinating anecdotes, as well as touching moments with his family. I especially liked when they climb up inside the Statue of Liberty and look forward to reaching her underwear! If you love Palin, or Python, then this book is worth a go, otherwise I'd say you could give it a miss and not worry too much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable!, 2 Sep 2007
By Ms. K. M. Reid "pink_lady" (Lockerbie UK) - See all my reviews
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Michael Palin is a wonderful storyteller and his diaries charting his everyday life from the very beginning of the Python phenomenon through to global superstardom are fascinating. Gloriously funny, witty and, at times, very moving, I can't wait for the next volume!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, to a point., 7 April 2008
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This is great in some respects- interesting inside information regarding Monty Python and the entertainment industry in general and a pleasant walk with the Mr Nice Guy of Monty Python. However it is also far too long and often you get the impression we are only getting half the story. Is Palin just trying to ensure his nice guy image is maintained at the cost of journalistic truth? Who knows?
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