A review by iggy63
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography by Eric Idle

3.0

I wanted to love this book because I'm a big Python fan, but it fell a little short. I liked it, but too often it felt like Eric was bragging. A little more humility and this memoir would have struck a better chord for me. I didn't mind the constant name dropping that seems to have bothered so many other readers. Eric is a celebrity, and we should expect that he has been surrounded by other celebrities throughout his career. This memoir covers his entire life, so if you are looking for more in-depth coverage of the Python years, you will be disappointed. There are still some fine moments in the book, the writing is good, and it's often amusing.