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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 1d

I used to think it would make a great CD ROM game - where you got all the scenes and could edit them into any order you liked….

Hep @diplomoto.bsky.social · 2d

I wonder if all the raw footage still exists somewhere. Would be fun to re-edit b/c I always thought the end product could have (SHOULD HAVE) been so much better than when I watched at the cast + crew screening......

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 2d

Yes it was a fun film to work on. Arthur Hiller came to me and said the irony is, if they remove me, it will really become An Alan Smithee film! His edit was much more interesting.

Hep @diplomoto.bsky.social · 6d

Chuck D and Coolio! Billy Barty! Robert EVANS! It was wild to work on, so much fun. But then Joe Eszterhas decided HE had to edit the film and then Hiller took his name off of it.....

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Hep @diplomoto.bsky.social · 6d

Chuck D and Coolio! Billy Barty! Robert EVANS! It was wild to work on, so much fun. But then Joe Eszterhas decided HE had to edit the film and then Hiller took his name off of it.....

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 4d

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Harrison Archive @harrisonarchive.bsky.social · 3d

“Actually [Monty Python’s Life of Brian] was upholding Christ and knocking all the idiotic stuff that goes on around religion, like the fact that many folks often misread things and will follow anybody.” - George Harrison, Musician Magazine (1987)

Read more at www.instagram.com/p/DPtyD-8DKG....

Color photo of George Harrison at Friar Park, 1978. Photo by Mike Salisbury.

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bskwitter.bsky.social @bskwitter.bsky.social · 6d

My library has this book! *sound of running footsteps*

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🎃 Robin Bobcat 🎃 @robinbobcat.bsky.social · 6d

They'd none of them be missed.
I rather like the @ericidle.bsky.social version therof:
youtu.be/6URZJ31bwv4

The Mikado - The list

YouTube video by luthienlinwelin

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tired-native.bsky.social @tired-native.bsky.social · 6d

www.thurberhouse.org/2026-thurber...

Thurber House — 2026 Thurber Prize in Writing Semi-Finalists — Literary Center and James Thurber Museum

www.thurberhouse.org

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 6d

This is for my Spamalot Diaries. I am very honored.

Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 6d

The 7 semi-finalists for the 2026 Thurber Prize for American #Humor in #Writing! 📖🎉

Info ➡️ thurberhouse.org/2026-thurber-p…

@EricIdle @penguinrandom @riverheadbooks @MacmillanUSA @HenryHolt @HarperCollins @WmMorrowBooks @CrownPublishing @PutnamBooks @saggingmeniscus @AmistadBooks

https://thurberhouse.org/2026-thurber-p…

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 6d

The 7 semi-finalists for the 2026 Thurber Prize for American #Humor in #Writing! 📖🎉

Info ➡️ thurberhouse.org/2026-thurber-p…

@EricIdle @penguinrandom @riverheadbooks @MacmillanUSA @HenryHolt @HarperCollins @WmMorrowBooks @CrownPublishing @PutnamBooks @saggingmeniscus @AmistadBooks

https://thurberhouse.org/2026-thurber-p…

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Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 7d

This .... 👇

Sadie Hartmann (Mother Horror) @sadiehartmann.bsky.social · 7d

Can confirm. I've been there.

"Portland isn't a war zone, it's a bookstore with a city around it."

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 6d

Coherence is over rated. Hope you see Brian. Now the UN Ambassador for Outer Space!

Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 7d

Realized after posting this that it is not, in fact, morning, which might bode slightly ill for my ability to be coherent on mic. We shall see.

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 6d

Enjoy your time it’s a great city.

Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 7d

Good morning London! 🇬🇧 You are lovely as always.

I have just landed at Heathrow and am now Elizabeth Line-ing into town to immediately record a podcast. Hopefully the caffeine will sufficiently mask all the jet lag and sleep deprivation! 🏃‍♀️

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 6d

Laughter is a way of coping with fear. If you read the Road To Mars you’ll see pretty much what I think of it.

MostlyHarmless @echoesinyourmind.bsky.social · 8d

Are we laughing to cope or is it because we're genuinely happy?

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 6d

And I still have no inkling what either does!

Vlad the Inhaler by znmeb 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 🇵🇦 @algocompsynth.bsky.social · 8d

Did you know that not one, but *two* Python programming interactive development environments were named after you? There was one called ERIC and one called IDLE.

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 6d

Oh you will love him.

Metatron & Ruth-M.R.A.S. @ruthatcreativemind.bsky.social · 8d

Death, grief. Most of us know it. Is horrid. May his family be comforted by each other and their friends.

Fyi, I love reading all sorts. Had not heard of Tom Perry. Am beginning with his first, The Butchers Boy. Thank you for sharing.

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Daryl Hannah @dhlovelife.bsky.social · 8d

so much for -
Pro Life

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 8d

3 MAGA extremists have introduced a bill in South Carolina that would allow the state to execute women who get an abortion.

South Carolina govt lists their cell phone numbers, in case you want to call them directly & let them know what you think.

Details here:
www.qasimrashid.com/p/s-carolina...

S. Carolina RE-Intros Bill To Kill Women For Getting An Abortion

Here's what's in the bill, why it is so dangerous, and the meaningful steps you can take to fight back, support women's health, and help block this bill from becoming law

www.qasimrashid.com

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 8d

While we were away a dear old friend of ours Thomas Perry passed away suddenly. Not only was he a great writer but he was a great father to Alix and Ian. To his wife Jo we are deeply saddened and to all who love books please read his work which constantly pops up on my reading diary.

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 8d

Still or sparkling?

HappyCamper22 @happycamper22.bsky.social · 16d

Laughter right now is water in the desert. Your talent is like the favorite present you got at the best Christmas.

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 8d

Such a sweet thing to say. By the way. Thank you.

Hep @diplomoto.bsky.social · 16d

Hi Mr Idle! I costumed you a million years ago for a film we’d all rather forget (« Smithee ») and to this day, of all the people I’ve ever put clothes on, you’re my all-time favorite !!❤️ So happy to see you’re still in front of audiences being fabulous !!

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Hep @diplomoto.bsky.social · 16d

Hi Mr Idle! I costumed you a million years ago for a film we’d all rather forget (« Smithee ») and to this day, of all the people I’ve ever put clothes on, you’re my all-time favorite !!❤️ So happy to see you’re still in front of audiences being fabulous !!

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 12d

Warners are bring one out a two volume disc of the music and the film. I think that’s on DVD.

Karl Wallendszus @karlwallendszus.bsky.social · 17d

It was a pleasure to be there. I especially liked the heartfelt stories about George H and the Rutles sequence. Would love to see a RWT box set, by the way!

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Karl Wallendszus @karlwallendszus.bsky.social · 17d

It was a pleasure to be there. I especially liked the heartfelt stories about George H and the Rutles sequence. Would love to see a RWT box set, by the way!

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 17d

Saturday night at the Albert Hall was a real blast for me. Luckily they all came! Thank you for being a terrific audience who laughed and sang along and left me with a huge Standing O and an evening of great emotional memories. Thank you Virtual Band for turning up with Prof Brian & taking a bow.

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Pavement Oyster 🖐️🕉️🎸 @pavementoyster.bsky.social · 18d

Nice to be back at the Royal Albert Hall @ericidle.bsky.social @royalalberthall.bsky.social

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