Monty Python Star Terry Gilliam Says He's Not Dead

[steve2470]

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/weird-news/monty-python-star-terry-gilliam-says-hes-not-dead-n424201

Terry Gilliam, a member of the zany Monty Python comedy troupe, has apologized to his fans "for being dead," after his passing was erroneously reported by Variety magazine.

Gilliam, also an Oscar-nominated director, said he was sorry for fans who had bought tickets to his upcoming event, "but, Variety has announced my demise. Don't believe their retraction and apology!"

Gilliam, 74, has public appearances scheduled in London and Glendale, California, and New York in October, according to his website, aimed at promoting his new book, "Gilliamesque: A Pre-Posthumous Memoir."

Variety, for its part, apologized via a tweet on Tuesday.

[Art_from_Ark]

1. I'm not dead!

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[underpants]

8. Well, he will be soon, he's very ill

[NuclearDem]

10. I'm getting better!

[underpants]

11. No yer not

[kay1864]

12. Oh, can't you do us a favor?

I got the Robinsons, they've had nine today!

[reddread]

30. think ill go for a walk

[jberryhill]

2. Is he a doctor now?

I hardly think being a cartoonist qualifies him to make that kind of diagnosis.

[ProfessorGAC]

13. That Was Superb!

Just because he's breathing and reading magazines and stuff, he thinks he's an expert now on live or dead.

[Crunchy Frog]

25. No, but Graham Chapman has confirmed it, and he was one.

[Zorra]

34. I told you once.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

3. I think I'll go for a walk! I feel happy!!!

[NuclearDem]

7. No you're not, you'll be stone dead in a moment.

[smirkymonkey]

31. LOL! One of my favorite scenes!

Dead Collector: Well, I can't take him like that. It's against regulations.
"Dead" Man: I don't want to go on the cart.
Large Man:' Oh, don't be such a baby.
Dead Collector: I can't take him.
"Dead" Man: I feel fine.
Large Man with Dead Body: Oh, do me a favor.
Dead Collector: I can't.
Large Man: Well, can you hang around for a couple of minutes? He won't be long.
Dead Collector: I promised I'd be at the Robinsons'. They've lost nine today.
Large Man: Well, when's your next round?
Dead Collector: Thursday.
"Dead" Man: I think I'll go for a walk.
Large Man: You're not fooling anyone, you know. Isn't there anything you could do?
"Dead" Man: I feel happy. I feel happy.
[The collecter paces for an idea, then whacks the body with his club, solving the problem]
Large Man: Ah, thank you very much.
Dead Collector: Not at all. See you on Thursday.
Large Man: Right.

[waddirum]

4. It's just a flesh wound

nt

[geek tragedy]

5. He's not a dead parrot. He's not quite dead yet. nt

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. 'E's not dead; 'e's just pinin' for the fjords.

[CTyankee]

28. He's not pinin' for the fjords...he has joined the choir invisible!

[malaise]

9. What does he know :-)

Now let me find the appropriate episode

[hifiguy]

18. One thing I have learned in life

is that there is always an appropriate Monty Python quote, scene or reference for every occasion or situation. Without fail.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

32. My hovercraft is full of eels.

Drop your panties, Sir William; I cannot wait til lunchtime.

[mhatrw]

14. No, no.....No, 'e's stunned!

[progressoid]

17. Yeah! You stunned him, just as he was wakin' up! Norwegian Blues stun easily, major.

[muriel_volestrangler]

15. Wouldn't be the first time:

[hifiguy]

16. He's just nailed to his perch.

[yellowcanine]

19. Lovely plumage!

[yellowcanine]

20. I fart in your general direction!

[spiderpig]

21. This separates us real DUers from the rest

If you don't recognize the quote, you're not one of us.

"Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition"

[steve2470]

22. the relevant Monty Python clip :)

[Omaha Steve]

23. Only a we are sorry tweet?

[steve2470]

24. If I ran Variety, I'd offer him a free subscription for life! :) nt

[gratuitous]

26. You're not fooling anyone

I said no text!

[PoliticAverse]

27. Great news, there's still hope for a version of Brazil with yet another ending. n/t

[steve2470]

29. bump for late crowd nt

[area51]

33. He's not dead, he's resting after a prolonged squawk.