Barry Humphries interview on ROVE (2009)

Barry Humphries interview on ROVE (live in the studio) with Rove McManus.

Internationally famous comedian, actor, writer and long-suffering manager of Dame Edna Everage, Barry Humphries has released a behind the scenes and candid account of her life and career in the book, 'Handling Edna'.
Barry Humphries is one of the funniest and most loved performers Australia has produced, capturing the hearts of millions of people around the world.

Hes achieved global success as a comedian, actor and writer - he is the author of several plays, books and two volumes of autobiography - AND is regarded as one of the country's best landscape artists!

Barry is most famous for his satirical characters, including Aussie bloke Barry McKenzie, grandfatherly Sandy Stone, stomach-turning Australian cultural attache Sir Les Patterson, and his most famous and enduring creation, Melbourne housewife superstar Dame Edna Everage.

So, its no surprise that as a youngster he spent hours dressing up and inventing his own characters, then while studying law, philosophy and fine arts at the University of Melbourne he began writing and performing in university revues. He went to London in his early 20s and became serious about acting and writing - penning a comic strip about the adventures of an Australian bloke called Barry McKenzie, which was made into a movie, also starring Mrs Edna Everage. Barrys reputation as an actor and writer has grown ever since.

Barry has just released the book Handling Edna a behind the scenes, candid and authoritative account of the life and career of Edna Everage superstar, swami, confidante and adviser to royalty, Hollywood (and Bollywood) stars, international political leaders, heads of state and various Popes.

From the days when she was a humble Moonee Ponds housewife to the stratospheric life she leads now, this exhaustively researched story of her roller-coaster career is told by the man who has been there from the very beginning Barry Humphries.

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(Roving Enterprises, Melbourne Australia)

Broadcast date: 18 October, 2009 - Episode 32 of 2009 (s10e32) 18-10-09.

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[DarkoBeautyFantasia]

Rove is a talentless hack. Barry Humphries is a genius.

It's interesting watching Barry in this interview. The mannerisms of Dame Edna seem to be from Barry's own character, which is not surprising, but since Dame Edna is much more recognisable and iconic than Barry himself, it's like we're watching a male version of Dame Edna, or perhaps a brother.

[meetmebythestatue]

barry is a genius.. subtle and multi-dimensional.. it's frustrating that so many people can't see just how amazingly clever he is..

[sdjokr1]

loooooooooooooooooooool this is funny. but rove sounds like a prick

[CT2507]

@mrssleaze well put!

[CT2507]

@wentchingirg yea, like in cherry.

[wentchingirg]

@CT2507 berry?

[77magenta]

@DarkoBeautyFantasia AGREE. and he thinks he can take on L.A. hahahaha. i hope the talentless fuck fails.

[CT2507]

@ssotimp no i dont think so. u cant be in the actors community and not know Berry Humphrey. Berry Humphrey is pretty much a legend with his Dame Edna show.

i think Seth Green does not want to be dominated by Berry. doesnt want to be the underdog! it is pretty clear by his remark what he thinks of Berry Humphrey, that he steals the show and makes himself the center of attention.

i have seen it before. some people take Berry Humphrey as a personal challenge. get provoked by his style.

[ssotimp]

@CT2507 I think Seth just seems bewildered. He probably senses that the guy is some kind of revered figure, but maybe has no idea exactly who he is, so is perhaps unsure how to behave, as is Rove, or the audience....

[mrsgritoli1]

Rove ........EGO is a dirty word!!!!!