An Accidental Studio (2019)

Terry Gilliam: Self - Monty Python

Quotes 

• Self - Monty Python : Once the Beatles broke up, it was clear that George liked the idea of being part of another group - and, the Python gang was one that he admired what we did. He thought it was wonderful. He got involved and oddly enough as we were editing, he was there for a bit and then he absented himself. Cause he just thought, well, he thought that these guys were geniuses and they knew exactly what they were doing. No, it was constant fighting - and that was always the strength of the group. He decided maybe it was best to know a little less about how we worked as as group. Because, it was probably as fractious as the Beatles were.

• Self - Monty Python : During all this time, I was having this little fight with Denis, as it were. And this is when, I think, George had decided that at that point I was a complete impossible, asshole. The end of "Time Bandits" we did have a song by George. It was a lovely song and Ray Cooper said, "Do you know what - have you ever listened to the lyrics?" I said, "No, they're lovely, why?" "Those are George's notes - to you." And it's all about time, don't take up too much time, i.e., the length of the film is too long. I should apologize because of my bad behavior. It was absolutely brilliant. I typical way of being as tough as George can be and very direct and very honest and open; but, being clever at the same time, disguising it amongst beautiful sounds.

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  Self - Monty Python : HandMade Films to me was a signature: this is going to be quality stuff.