John Cleese as court jester

InfoWorld TechWatch: John Cleese’s day in the Sun

“Remember this: It’s practically impossible after a really good idea emerges to recall exactly what the process was that gave birth to it.”

“As far as creativity is concerned, there’s actually no such thing as a mistake.”

“A man who is afraid to make mistakes is unlikely to make anything.”

“Even the attempt to minimize risk can only result in the that greatest risk of all – rigidity.”

Students of medieval history will recall that the jester was the only person permitted to tell the truth without fear of reprisal . . . .