John Cleese was a big hero of mine. He grew up in Weston Super Mare near Bristol where I grew up; he was always very tall and gangly, but he was smart and used his physicality in a very funny way. I used to think, ‘Well he came from Weston and he did it, so there’s a chance for me.’ — Stephen Merchant

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Mini who’s who:

Stephen Merchant : English Writer
Born:  November 24, 1974