Eric Idle is an English comedian, actor, author, singer-songwriter, musician, and writer. Eric began his career plan at Cambridge University where he studied English. His various works are Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, The Meaning of Life and The Simpsons (TV Series). His career highlights include the tribute of voted as the 21st favourite comedian out of 50 in The Comedian's Comedian 2005 poll by comedians and comedy insiders.