But truthfully, mic and I, living where we do, have a duty, nay even a responsibility to uphold the virtues of wine. And which philosopher said, in vino veritas? We already know that single malt scotch is an effective torture technique.
As for Monty Python -- where do I start? You might want to rent "And Now For Something Completely Different" -- you'll either love it and watch more or wonder what the fuss is all about :)