John your tribute and story about the 'other' Barry was wonderful and so true. I first met him in London after one of his Dame Edna Everage shows in the early 70's as he was a friend of my first husband, a journalist. He made sure we got front row seats and I swear he deliberately speared spat at me and embarrassed the hell out of our newly married life. And off course I got one of his gladys thrown at me as a wedding gift to take home to Earls Court - It was my first encounter . But yes I did later meet the real amazing man he was. He had a love hate disposition towards Australia. Thank you .
John your tribute and story about the 'other' Barry was wonderful and so true. I first met him in London after one of his Dame Edna Everage shows in the early 70's as he was a friend of my first husband, a journalist. He made sure we got front row seats and I swear he deliberately speared spat at me and embarrassed the hell out of our newly married life. And off course I got one of his gladys thrown at me as a wedding gift to take home to Earls Court - It was my first encounter . But yes I did later meet the real amazing man he was. He had a love hate disposition towards Australia. Thank you .
Great read. I knew a little of his achievements but now to the degree you shared, so thank you. My husband knew since the 70's.