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A. A. Gill Quotes: Americans think the only funny Brits are John Cleese, Benny Hill and whoever makes our toothpaste. They're not laughing with us, they are laughing at us.
         

Americans think the only funny Brits are John Cleese, Benny Hill and whoever makes our toothpaste. They're not laughing with us, they are laughing at us.


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This page presents the quote "Americans think the only funny Brits are John Cleese, Benny Hill and whoever makes our toothpaste. They're not laughing with us, they are laughing at us.". Author of this quote is A. A. Gill. This quote is about brits, laughing, comedy, toothpaste, thinking, funny, television,.