Schwelmo's Welt

Here is what John Cleese thinks about Palmy. Found at stuff.co.nz

No one likes to hear unkind comments about their hometown but like it or not, all places in New Zealand are created equal. What appeals to one person is guaranteed to be hated by others – especially those impossible-to-please notorious nitpickering celebrities. British comedian John Cleese's recent website comments about Palmerston North have offended mayor Heather Tanguay. Cleese, of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame, stayed in Palmerston North last November as part of his My Life, Time and Current Medical Problems tour. Cleese called the city "the suicide capital of New Zealand" and said "if you wish to kill yourself but lack the courage to, I think a visit to Palmerston North will do the trick." Cleese didn't stop there, saying the "weather was grotty, the theatre (where he performed) was a nasty shape and the audience was very strange to play to". Cleese said he had a "thoroughly bloody miserable time" in the city.

Snob!!!! I give him the weather though.

# posted by Schwelmo @ Wednesday, March 08, 2006