The provided text is an extensive Wikipedia article detailing the life and career of Eric Idle, the renowned English comedian, actor, and writer, best known as a member of Monty Python. The article outlines his early life and education, his career both with Monty Python (1969–1983) and his prolific post-Python work that includes films, television, and theatre. Significant sections are dedicated to his work as a songwriter, notably for "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" and the musical Spamalot, for which he won a Grammy and a Tony Award, respectively. It also provides a comprehensive filmography, bibliography, and list of awards, concluding with details about his personal life.