<p>Monty Python, the genius comedy troupe from Britain, single-handedly revolutionized sketch comedy and paved the way for everything from <em>Saturday Night Live</em> to <em>Austin Powers</em>. Now, in their official oral history, founding members John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin take readers behind the scenes in this no-holds-barred look at their lives and unforgettable comic works like "The Spanish Inquisition," "Dead Parrot," <em>Monty Python's Life of Brian</em>, <em>Monty Python and the Holy Grail</em> (inspiration for the hit Broadway musical <em>Spamalot</em>), and many, many more, with never-before-seen photos and rare interviews from friends and collaborators.</p>