Eric Idle (born March 29, 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, writer, and comedic composer who wrote and performed as a member of the popular British comedy group Monty Python.
Dear Friends,
I think most of you are fond of Edward.
His Engineer and Fireman, Charlie Sand and Sidney Hever, are fond of him, too.
They were very pleased when they knew I was giving Edward a volume all to himself.
Edward is old and some of the other much bigger engines were rude about the clanking noise he made as he did his work.
They aren't rude now!
These stories shall tell you why.
The Author
