Neil Innes

Neil Innes (December 9, 1944 - December 29, 2019) was an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for playing in the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and later The Rutles. He was also known as "The seventh Python", something Michael Palin himself told the press.

Quotes

 * I have suffered for my music. Now it's your turn.
 * Rutland Weekend Television.


 * How sweet to be an idiot At my back With no fear of attack As much retaliation as a toy.
 * How sweet to be an idiot (1973).