Early On, Comedian John Cleese Says, He Had Good Timing But Little Else (Terry Gross, Fresh Air)

The co-founder of the Monty Python troupe admits he wasn't "naturally gifted" at physical comedy. His memoir, So, Anyway..., covers his boyhood and early career.
Interview:
http://www.npr.org/2015/10/16/448945981/early-on-comedian-john-cleese-says-he-had-good-timing-but-little-else