In a recent interview with ITV’s Kate Garraway, John Cleese, famed for his role in Fawlty Towers, reminisced about his tour and divorce. He candidly shared that his motivation for touring was to cover his alimony expenses, humorously highlighting the impact of his expensive divorce which still affects him financially.
Despite his personal challenges, he expressed delight at the success of Fawlty Towers on the West End, emphasizing the unique interpretations of the character Basil Fawlty by different actors. When asked about the potential for offense with his jokes, Cleese suggested that those who are offended should simply “go away and be offended on their own,” while humorously acknowledging that he himself is often offended by various world events.