Quote by John Cleese

I was always a sports nut but I've lost interest now in whether one bunch of mercenaries in north London is going to beat another bunch of mercenaries from west London.

I was always a sports nut but I've lost interest now in whet

Summary

The quote expresses a personal shift in interest regarding sports, specifically in being invested in the outcome of games between two rival teams. The speaker identifies as a former sports enthusiast but no longer finds importance or excitement in supporting specific teams, referring to them as "mercenaries." This suggests a disillusionment with the commercialized nature of modern sports and possibly a desire to distance oneself from the divisive rivalry that often accompanies it.

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By John Cleese

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