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Ep393 - John Cleese | So, Anyway...

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Exploring the Meaning of Life, Happiness, and Show Business

The speaker reflects on the insignificance of most things in life and finds amusement in the current political scene. They share a humorous anecdote about being asked about the meaning of life and emphasize that happiness is more of an emotional state than an intellectual one. The speaker believes that having a disrespectful attitude towards one's ego leads to a happier life and criticizes the notion that being rich and famous is the only worthwhile life. They discuss the importance of introspection and meditation despite being part of the show business and performing industry.

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