Michael Palin- Python Diaries '69-'79

[pickle]

I read this especially for Monty Python's time as a recording act on Charisma Records! He says Charisma was a pretty cool label to be on at the time, but Tony Stratton-Smith, the manager, didn't always pay them on time.

Tony Smith (eventual Genesis manager) is also mentioned as organising their touring and spots on several festivals.

[Boatman]

That reminds me Pickle, Me and Steph were watching the Ripping Yarns DVD last weekend (Michael Palin/Terry Jones), excellent stuff, hasn't dated at all!

[pickle]

Palin does mention how Ripping Yarns came to be commissioned in the book - 'Tompkinson's Schooldays' was first intended as a one-off, after he was in 'Three Men In A Boat' with Tim Curry and Stephen Moore (pre-Marvin in 'Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy'!).