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John Cleese performing during a dress rehearsal of his one man show in 2009.

John Cleese, of Monty Python fame, joins George Clooney in attacking The Daily Mail

July 18, 2014
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First it was George Clooney. Now British comedian John Cleese is lashing out at The Daily Mail, one of Britain's most notorious gossip rags. He joins a long list of celebrities who feel victimized by the paper.

John Cleese, of Monty Python fame, joins George Clooney in attacking The Daily Mail
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