Gilliam 'embarrassed' by fellowship honour

Director Terry Gilliam was embarrassed to step on stage to accept his Fellowship award at Sunday night's Bafta awards - because he fears it signals the end of his career.

Former 'Monty Python' star Gilliam followed in the footsteps of Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg by receiving the prestigious honour, which recognises exceptional contribution to filmmaking.

But that isn't enough to convince Gilliam that he deserves the award.

He says: "I'm embarrassed to be part of it this year. I woke up in cold sweats. My friends are sending me emails that I sold out at last; I'm mainstream; I'm no longer the outsider. And my career is over.