Kreativ sein und anders denken – Eine Anleitung vom legendären Monty Python-Komiker

Are only great writers, the old masters, and celebrated pop stars creative? Is it something you have to be destined for, kissed by the muse, so to speak, chosen, and generally – all that you are not? Monty Python veteran John Cleese proves you wrong.

Creativity is often seen as a mysterious and rare gift bestowed upon only a few. John Cleese reveals that creativity can be learned just like riding a bike or spitting cherry pits. His entertaining and humorous guide is filled with personal experiences from the successful actor, as well as precise exercises and tips for generating better ideas and clever insights.

• A concrete guide for discovering and practicing your own creativity
• Insights into the creative life and work of the entertainment legend

In his ode to creativity, John Cleese illustrates that we can benefit from it in all areas of life, beyond just the arts. Drawing from his decades of experience as a writer, he shares insights into the fundamental nature of every creative process and provides you with plenty of concrete advice. What does it take to get into the right mindset for creative work? How do you know when you are on the verge of producing something great? And how do you best deal with mental blocks or dead ends? John Cleese makes it clear that it is possible for each of us to have better ideas, develop them, and think them through until they are ready to be put into action. All you need is your mind – and this book. What are you waiting for?.