Aussie comedian, writer and actor John Cleese says he’s excited to be back in Australia, but the country’s success story in the 21st century needs more people like him.

Speaking at the Sydney Comedy Festival, Cleese said the country needed to be more welcoming of minorities and transgender people.

“It needs to be about being a country that welcomes all people and all people.

“There is a place for all people.””

Cleese said he hoped to return to Australia in the future to perform at public events.””

There is a place for all people.”

Cleese said he hoped to return to Australia in the future to perform at public events.

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I want to be able to say I’m a funny, good, well-spoken, well behaved person and I don’t have to be the stereotypical comedian.”ABC News: What’s next for the country?