There is no more terrible fate for a comedian than to be ta… - Barry Humphries

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There is no more terrible fate for a comedian than to be taken seriously.

Barry Humphries

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John Barry Humphries, AC, CBE (17 February 1934 – 22 April 2023) was an Australian comedian, actor, satirist, artist and author.

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Alternative Names: John Barry Humphries • Dame Edna Everage • Edna Everage • Les Patterson • Barry McKenzie • Sandy Stone • Bazza McKenzie

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