From Ministry of Silly Walks to Mayor
December 16, 2003 at 4:13 PM ET
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Wizard News (via NY Post)
One of the silliest Monty Python
sketches of all time featured John Cleese, aka Nearly Headless Nick, as the aptly named Minister of Silly Walks
And now it appears that the Cleese is actually considering making a run for public office, according to fellow Python Michael Palin.
Michael Palin told London's Daily Telegraph that Cleese is "very involved with [his] local community" in Santa Barbara, and is thinking of running for mayor. He added that Cleese would "do a great job." As for his acting career, Palin stated, "He doesn't really want to do comedy anymore. He has a very active and inquiring mind." Cleese's appearances in the "Harry Potter" movies will "fund the rest of his life," says Palin.