Mr Cleese states his remarks were not racist but culturist and gives his reasons for living in Nevis not that I believe he needs to justify himself.
//Cleese has since responded by comparing London to life to Nevis in the Caribbean where the actor lives, writing: ‘It might interest those people who seem to think my remarks about London are racist as opposed to culturalist, to consider that what I like about spending time in Nevis. ‘Nevis has excellent race relations, a very well educated population, no sign of political correctness, no sign of Rupert Murdoch, conscientious lawyers, a relaxed and humorous life style, a deep love of cricket, and a complete lack of knife crime. And, of course, wonderful weather.//
Can't stand the man but he can't be fairer than that. Sounds good to me.