Sir Michael Palin thinks silly behaviour is "a great release".
The 75-year-old comedian – who was a member of the comedy group Monty Python – feels proud for having brought joy to the lives of so many people around the world, and Michael has insisted that silliness is something that ought to be embraced, not derided.
Asked how he feels about the term "Pythonesque", he replied: "It means that ‘Python’, or whatever it was, one was unable to duplicate or replicate it.
"It was a creature of that time and attitude, and importantly was a group of six people all putting material in there. It was different every week and produced a joyful reaction in people.
"It wasn’t dour, it wasn’t being gloomy or angry – mainly silly, which I think is a great release for people."
Michael is also known for starring in various TV travel programmes.
And the veteran star has admitted there’s at least one place in the world where Monty Python isn’t well-known.
Asked if there’s anywhere in the world where he isn’t famous, Michael told the Metro newspaper: "The Himalayas – I wouldn’t say they’re big Python aficionados.
"If you’re travelling in a world where people are saying, ‘Oh hello, what are you doing now? How’s your wife?’ it takes away the mystery of discovery and exploration."
In fact, Michael admitted that part of why he loves travelling so much is because he likes to "forget celebrity and reputation of fame".
He added: "Once you’re on the road, what I want to know about is the people I meet and how they live. It’s about exploration without recognition."
Sir Michael Palin: Silly behaviour is a great release
