Instead, he said he has no intention of removing it.

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I want to be a woman.

After Cleeses protest, the character snaps, Dont you oppress me!

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Obviously, times have changed the impact of that humor.

Cleese was reported to have asked American actors at a read-through whether the Loretta scene should be dropped.

He was allegedly told that the joke was no longer a fit in these times.

What is one supposed to make of that?

A few days ago I spoke to an audience outside London.

I have, of course, no intention of doing so.