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bskwitter.bsky.social @bskwitter.bsky.social · 2d

My library has this book! *sound of running footsteps*

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🎃 Robin Bobcat 🎃 @robinbobcat.bsky.social · 2d

They'd none of them be missed.
I rather like the @ericidle.bsky.social version therof:
youtu.be/6URZJ31bwv4

The Mikado - The list

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tired-native.bsky.social @tired-native.bsky.social · 2d

www.thurberhouse.org/2026-thurber...

Thurber House — 2026 Thurber Prize in Writing Semi-Finalists — Literary Center and James Thurber Museum

www.thurberhouse.org

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 2d

This is for my Spamalot Diaries. I am very honored.

Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 2d

The 7 semi-finalists for the 2026 Thurber Prize for American #Humor in #Writing! 📖🎉

Info ➡️ thurberhouse.org/2026-thurber-p…

@EricIdle @penguinrandom @riverheadbooks @MacmillanUSA @HenryHolt @HarperCollins @WmMorrowBooks @CrownPublishing @PutnamBooks @saggingmeniscus @AmistadBooks

https://thurberhouse.org/2026-thurber-p…

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 2d

The 7 semi-finalists for the 2026 Thurber Prize for American #Humor in #Writing! 📖🎉

Info ➡️ thurberhouse.org/2026-thurber-p…

@EricIdle @penguinrandom @riverheadbooks @MacmillanUSA @HenryHolt @HarperCollins @WmMorrowBooks @CrownPublishing @PutnamBooks @saggingmeniscus @AmistadBooks

https://thurberhouse.org/2026-thurber-p…

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Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 3d

This .... 👇

Sadie Hartmann (Mother Horror) @sadiehartmann.bsky.social · 3d

Can confirm. I've been there.

"Portland isn't a war zone, it's a bookstore with a city around it."

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 2d

Coherence is over rated. Hope you see Brian. Now the UN Ambassador for Outer Space!

Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 2d

Realized after posting this that it is not, in fact, morning, which might bode slightly ill for my ability to be coherent on mic. We shall see.

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 2d

Enjoy your time it’s a great city.

Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 2d

Good morning London! 🇬🇧 You are lovely as always.

I have just landed at Heathrow and am now Elizabeth Line-ing into town to immediately record a podcast. Hopefully the caffeine will sufficiently mask all the jet lag and sleep deprivation! 🏃‍♀️

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 2d

Laughter is a way of coping with fear. If you read the Road To Mars you’ll see pretty much what I think of it.

MostlyHarmless @echoesinyourmind.bsky.social · 4d

Are we laughing to cope or is it because we're genuinely happy?

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 2d

And I still have no inkling what either does!

Vlad the Inhaler by znmeb 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 🇵🇦 @algocompsynth.bsky.social · 4d

Did you know that not one, but *two* Python programming interactive development environments were named after you? There was one called ERIC and one called IDLE.

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 2d

Oh you will love him.

Metatron & Ruth-M.R.A.S. @ruthatcreativemind.bsky.social · 4d

Death, grief. Most of us know it. Is horrid. May his family be comforted by each other and their friends.

Fyi, I love reading all sorts. Had not heard of Tom Perry. Am beginning with his first, The Butchers Boy. Thank you for sharing.

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Daryl Hannah @dhlovelife.bsky.social · 4d

so much for -
Pro Life

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 4d

3 MAGA extremists have introduced a bill in South Carolina that would allow the state to execute women who get an abortion.

South Carolina govt lists their cell phone numbers, in case you want to call them directly & let them know what you think.

Details here:
www.qasimrashid.com/p/s-carolina...

S. Carolina RE-Intros Bill To Kill Women For Getting An Abortion

Here's what's in the bill, why it is so dangerous, and the meaningful steps you can take to fight back, support women's health, and help block this bill from becoming law

www.qasimrashid.com

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 4d

While we were away a dear old friend of ours Thomas Perry passed away suddenly. Not only was he a great writer but he was a great father to Alix and Ian. To his wife Jo we are deeply saddened and to all who love books please read his work which constantly pops up on my reading diary.

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 4d

Still or sparkling?

HappyCamper22 @happycamper22.bsky.social · 12d

Laughter right now is water in the desert. Your talent is like the favorite present you got at the best Christmas.

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 4d

Such a sweet thing to say. By the way. Thank you.

Hep @diplomoto.bsky.social · 11d

Hi Mr Idle! I costumed you a million years ago for a film we’d all rather forget (« Smithee ») and to this day, of all the people I’ve ever put clothes on, you’re my all-time favorite !!❤️ So happy to see you’re still in front of audiences being fabulous !!

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Hep @diplomoto.bsky.social · 11d

Hi Mr Idle! I costumed you a million years ago for a film we’d all rather forget (« Smithee ») and to this day, of all the people I’ve ever put clothes on, you’re my all-time favorite !!❤️ So happy to see you’re still in front of audiences being fabulous !!

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 7d

Warners are bring one out a two volume disc of the music and the film. I think that’s on DVD.

Karl Wallendszus @karlwallendszus.bsky.social · 12d

It was a pleasure to be there. I especially liked the heartfelt stories about George H and the Rutles sequence. Would love to see a RWT box set, by the way!

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Karl Wallendszus @karlwallendszus.bsky.social · 12d

It was a pleasure to be there. I especially liked the heartfelt stories about George H and the Rutles sequence. Would love to see a RWT box set, by the way!

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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 12d

Saturday night at the Albert Hall was a real blast for me. Luckily they all came! Thank you for being a terrific audience who laughed and sang along and left me with a huge Standing O and an evening of great emotional memories. Thank you Virtual Band for turning up with Prof Brian & taking a bow.

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Pavement Oyster 🖐️🕉️🎸 @pavementoyster.bsky.social · 14d

Nice to be back at the Royal Albert Hall @ericidle.bsky.social @royalalberthall.bsky.social

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Pavement Oyster 🖐️🕉️🎸 @pavementoyster.bsky.social · 14d

Great seat! @ericidle.bsky.social

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Pavement Oyster 🖐️🕉️🎸 @pavementoyster.bsky.social · 14d

Wonderful night with @ericidle.bsky.social at @royalalberthall.bsky.social

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Jon Dennis @jondennis.bsky.social · 14d

A very happy evening spent in the company of actual @ericidle.bsky.social.

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Debbie Alston @debbie1alston.bsky.social · 14d

We had a wonderful evening at the Royal Albert Hall in the company of @ericidle.bsky.social . Wow, what a great night! Full of songs and stories, including some touching memories of his friendship with both George Harrison and Robin Williams. Prof Brian Cox came on during the encore. Loved it 😍.

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Martin D @unixmaisonette.com · 13d

A lovely evening with my besties at the Royal Albert Hall, listening to @ericidle.bsky.social talk and sing about his life and the people in it. He’s in amazing form and the show certainly had light and dark — poignant and funny in equal measures.

A selfie: me and three friends are in the front row of the stalls at the Royal Albert Hall. I’m smiling, the lady next to me is toasting with a plastic cup of wine, and the two lads furthest away are grinning ear to ear. There is a red velvet balustrade in front of us, and people are finding their seats in the large crowd behind us.

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