Committee of Conundrums: The Official Website of Monty Python

Meet the Members

Monty Python

A picture of Monty PythonMonty Python is the founder and chair of the Committee of Conundrums.

Motto: "Always be prepared to be utterly confused."

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John Cleese

John Cleese is the Vice Chairman of the Committee of Conundrums.

Motto: "I'm not a member, but I'm here for the free food."

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Famous Decisions

The Decision to Wear a Pink and Blue Stripey Shirt

The year was 1969, the Beatles were in the studio, and someone had the bright idea to wear a pink and blue stripey shirt.

It was a conundrum of epic proportions, but the Beatles were never ones to shy away from a challenge.

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The Decision to Travel 3000 Miles to get to a Meeting

John Cleese once had to attend a meeting in another country, but he refused to fly, instead opting for a 3000 mile walk.

He was a true pioneer in the art of procrastination.

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