An autobiography of Australian comedian Barry Humphries. Humphries traces his past on the Australian, English and American stage, discussing his creation of such comic faces as Les Patterson and Dame Edna Everage as well as remembering his relationships with such personalities as Spike Milligan, Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Patrick White, Sidney Nolan, John Betjeman, Steven Spender and others. Contains many photographs of Humphries throughout his career as well as a portrait by David Hockney.

Item number 27723
Category Book
Type Biography
Dimensions Standard
Language English
Country of origin UK
Related people Barry Humphries (Author)

Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection