In the 1980s, when old-fashioned fan clubs were all the rage, a 14-year-old “Monty Python” devotee named Matt Hyde wrote to John Cleese and asked whether such a club existed in his name. Thankfully, the answer was no, as Cleese’s reply was far more valuable and entertaining than a simple yes could ever have been. (Source: Letters of Note)

From John Cleese to a 14-year-old fan:

“Dear Matthew

“I am afraid I’m much too important to write notes to people like you.

“Please remember that I am very very very very very very
important.

“However, there is no John Cleese fan club (despite my importance) because they were all murdered in 1983 by Michael Palins’ fan club.

“I enclose a photograph to remind you of my importance.

“Yours sincerely

“JOHN CLEESE”