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Reply #15 - Apr 21^st, 2023 at 7:40pm

I always remember, and enjoy, this story from Barry.

Can't remember if it was in a book or at a live show.

Anyway, he had split up with one of his wives and had subsequently moved out of the marital house.

After a few weeks he realised that he had left behind an expensive painting that he really liked and so he decided that he'd go back to the house and ask his estranged wife if she would give it back to him.

When he got to the house there was nobody home.

Dejected, he walked back down the stairs and peered briefly into a skip bin sitting on the front verge.

Inside was the painting! (His wife had always hated it).

He bundled it up, put it into his car, and drove off into the Melbourne sunset

I don't know why, but I just love that story.

Great man - a true talent. It'll be a sad day when he leaves us.

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Reply #17 - Apr 21^st, 2023 at 8:19pm

Gordon wrote on Apr 21^st, 2023 at 8:04pm:

I prefer this BH

Not in the same league, but a pretty funny (and smart) guy.

His death was quite sad - passed away in a damp London flat sitting in an armchair watching TV and eating Pop-Tarts.

His body wasn't found for a few days, once it started to smell.

Not nice.

He certainly provided me with some good entertainment when I was a prepubescent lad.

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Dnarever Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 58000 Here Gender:	Re: Barry Humphries gravely ill Reply #18 - Apr 21^st, 2023 at 11:23pm Very funny Man, Dame and politician. Hope they recover.
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Re: Barry Humphries is dead. RIP
Reply #19 - Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 8:44pm

https://www.9news.com.au/national/barry-humphries-dead-dame-edna-everage-obituar...

Barry Humphries, Australian icon who played Dame Edna, dies at 89

By Gabrielle Adams • Deputy Editor

8:30pm Apr 22, 2023

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Much-loved entertainer Barry Humphries has died aged 89.
Humphries, who was at least as well-known as Dame Edna Everage and the other iconic characters he created as he was as himself, passed away on Saturday.
The comedian and actor has been in Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital after complications from hip surgery in February.

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Dnarever Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 58000 Here Gender:	Re: Barry Humphries gravely ill Reply #20 - Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 8:45pm RIP Mr Humphries. One of our best.
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 102243 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Barry Humphries is dead. RIP Reply #21 - Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 8:48pm Dnarever wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 8:45pm: RIP Mr Humphries. One of our best. I'll miss him.
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Dnarever Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 58000 Here Gender:	Re: Barry Humphries gravely ill Reply #22 - Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 8:48pm I always found Sir Les Patterson to be just to realistic a portrait of our corrupt politicians. It was scary good.
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 102243 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Barry Humphries is dead. RIP Reply #23 - Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 8:50pm Dnarever wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 8:48pm: I always found Sir Les Patterson to be just to realistic a portrait of our corrupt politicians. It was scary good. yes - I liked him on the Parky show:
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Reply #24 - Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 10:03pm

Dnarever wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 8:48pm:

I always found Sir Les Patterson to be just to realistic a portrait of our corrupt politicians. It was scary good.

Yes

One of his amazing characters!
He was so out there, ahead of our time especially as Dame Edna. And he did it so well!
Our iconic Aussie talent.
Sad news… so many of our amazing talents passing these past few months.
Rip Mr. Humphries…

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Lisa Jones Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 39047 Sydney Gender:	Re: Barry Humphries gravely ill Reply #25 - Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 10:36pm Oh ... another topic on this. RIP Barry 🌹 I personally enjoyed your performances (especially as Sir Les Patterson).
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Re: Barry Humphries gravely ill
Reply #26 - Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 10:42pm

Sophia wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 10:03pm:

Dnarever wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 8:48pm:

I always found Sir Les Patterson to be just to realistic a portrait of our corrupt politicians. It was scary good.

Yes

One of his amazing characters!
He was so out there, ahead of our time especially as Dame Edna. And he did it so well!
Our iconic Aussie talent.
Sad news… so many of our amazing talents passing these past few months.
Rip Mr. Humphries…

Yes!!! I’ve been thinking the same re losing our iconic talented Australians.

(I must admit I’m still trying to get over the fact that we’ve lost Olivia). 🥺

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UnSubRocky Gold Member Offline Crocodile Hunter: Origins Posts: 24486 Rockhampton Gender:	Re: Barry Humphries gravely ill Reply #27 - Apr 22^nd, 2023 at 10:55pm The tv stations made sure that there was enough Olivia-related movies to not think she is dead.
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Redmond Neck Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 21442 ACT Gender:	Re: Barry Humphries gravely ill Reply #28 - Apr 23^rd, 2023 at 6:57am RIP Barry! I however was not a fan I found him rather corney, not my taste!
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Sophia Gold Member Offline Posts: 8258	Re: Barry Humphries gravely ill Reply #29 - Apr 23^rd, 2023 at 7:24am The “average Australian housewife” from Moonie Ponds with a love for Gladioli flowers.
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