Seeing the World Through Dame Edna's Goggles: An Interview with Iconic Comic Barry Humphries
Introduction Barry Humphries is an iconic Australian comic, writer and actor. He is best known for his larger-than-life character Dame Edna Everage, which he created in the late 1950s. Originally a housewife from Melbourne, Australia, Dame Edna has become one of the most recognized characters on stage and screen around the world. She is renowned for her outspoken opinions and outrageous costumes that often feature bright colors and extravagant hats or headdresses to match them. Her catchphrases "Hello Possums!" and "Goodbye Possums!" have become part of popular culture around the world over the past few decades. The Life of Barry Humphries Barry Humphries was born in Melbourne, Australia on 17th February He attended Scotch College and later graduated from the University of Melbourne with a degree in law. After graduating he worked as a clerk at a firm before turning to comedy full-time in Humphries is married to Lizzie Spender, his third wife since Together they h...