Michael Palin 5

I'm not sure that i'd class Michael Palin as a "stand-up" comedian,but he was certainly an integral part of the brilliant,ground-breaking Python team,which in addition to its superb TV shows and sketches made 2 of the most popular(and excellent)comedy films.I give him 5 stars, however, not only for his comic achievements but just as much for being one of the most modest,intelligent,charming,witty,genuine and amiable of celebrities.Anyone who's seen his quite wonderful BBC travelogue adventures,"Around the World in 80 Days","Pole to Pole"etc,will immediately recognise these qualities.The most shocking moment in the exceptional (if slightly overlong) film "Brazil" was the discovery that an obviously nice guy could be such an evil character in that Orwellian nightmare.