From one MAD genius to another genius

Here is an interview with Monty Python-er Terry Gilliam about MAD magazine genus Harvey Kurtzman.
One of my favorite movie directors talking about one of my favorite cartoonists. What could be better?
Here's a key passage:
In many ways Harvey was one of the godparents of Monty Python. All the smart people loved Harvey’s work; the dumb people didn’t. It was the same with Python.
Here's a link to the new book about Kutrzman.