Reaction To Sir Les Patterson (Barry Humphries)

[@marklivingstone3710]

My partner and I took his 80 year old mother to see Dame Edna and I managed front row seats Sir Les said something and my mother-in-law didnt laugh. Sir Les said, ooh, there’s a woman here I think I’ve offended. She’s got a face on her like a dropped pie. You know when you hear a comment and think I shouldn’t laugh………my bad. Fortunately, later in the show Dame Edna rescued the day, got her up on stage, she got a box of chocolates , a photo with Dame Edna and a bunch of Gladdis. My mother in-law died last week, she still had the photo of her with Dame Edna up on her wall .

[@stevewiles7132]

My Grand mother in England told us on a visit in 74 how much she loved Dame Edna, we told her it was a bloke in drag, she never watched him again.

[@michellepound848]

I met Barry in my back yard, he was doing a movie in a back street of Redfern and the production company hired my backyard and bathroom, the backyard was to set up the meals for the cast and crew. At the time I failed to recognise that he was in fact, Dame Edna and Sir Les, we were talking as he admired my brand new black Dahatsu Charade with little mag wheels. He was so down to earth. RIP Barry.

[@edwinakemp8554]

Wow! What a fantastic memory!

[@xpusostomos]

I almost crossed paths with him, I was a junior accountant doing some of his books

[@68404]

Charades were awesome. I had two new ones. Good choice!

[@michellepound848]

@@68404 I drove my Charade for 17 years, It was in perfect condition, unfortunately it was manual and my wrist was playing up.

[@janemba42]

Damn he even loved little 4 bangers, a man after my heart (I'm a man so I'd settle for Dame Edna)

[@AndyFNQ84]

Can still remember Barry as Sir Les saying, "People reckon we don't have any culture in Australia, and I tell them mate, in Australia we've got culture coming out of our arseholes!", one of the funniest and most Australian lines I have ever heard

[@marklivingstone3710]

Also liked the line Australias got more culture than a penicillin factory😂

[@terencehamilton241]

Yeah! I remember that. One of Les's best lines. You must be an Australian.

[@Friendship1nmillion]

Yeah , AND SADLY he ( Barry Humphries ) was THE BIGGEST ARSEHOLE that Australia's culture was coming out of ( being exported by ) . ♑️✍️🤬🇸🇯🇦🇺

[@trentoncrisp]

This appearance on Parkinson was amazing. He appeared as Dame Edna, Les Patterson and himself (Barry Humphries) all in the one episode.

[@louise7552]

Do you know when please I'd love 2 see it. My God he was a genius. 😢❤

[@trentoncrisp]

​@@louise7552 It happened in 1981. The video is titled "Barry Humphries, Sir Les Patterson & Dame Edna on PARKINSON (1981)"

[@zwieseler]

@@trentoncrisp pretty sure it was 1982.

[@trentoncrisp]

@@zwieseler You could be right... The video title says (1981) but that could be in correct also.

[@louise7552]

@@trentoncrisp thankyou Trenton, much obliged. Louise. Australia.

[@dougcox3990]

Barry was unique. There will never be another. His comedy was unlike any other and he was funny as hell.

[@stevenmoule2236]

If you can be that funny you can get away with anything and he did!

[@donnachatterton1639]

I saw Barry/Dame Edna/Sir Les/Sandy Stone about 40 years ago. One of the funniest nights of my life! My jaw and my stomach ached sooooo much from laughing. He was brilliant and will be very much missed. ☹️

[@hankfacer7098]

We will never see another Barry Humphries (all four of them) ever again. RIP

[@combatduckie]

in fact, we ll never see ANY good comedy ever again with all the woke fascist cancel-culture Clowns...

[@marvellousmartha07]

I saw him in Sydney. I made sure I sat at the back. As Sir Les he d spit all over the 1st 6 rows or drag you onto the stage. He was extraordinarily funny with a profane wit. He ll be missed..

[@venderstrat]

Sir Les was one of our finest exports.

[@janscott7565]

Barry Humphries started the Melbourne Comedy Club decades ago and in these days of woke they cancelled him and banned him from performing there. When he died they never said a word. They will disappear, never to be remembered, whereas Barry will be a stellar part of Australian entertainment history.

[@TheHsan22]

And accordingly his family ensured his State Funeral service occurred in Sydney... no greater an insult to Melbourne by a Melburnian...and good on "him". Wokes will fade eventually, Barry's legacy won't.

[@matth4638]

Spot on. It's bloody sad.

[@craigedwards2940]

@@TheHsan22 You have no idea, you don't get it.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie! He was more then a comedian, he supported the performing arts and artists, and had a very colourful personal life, he was a legend just as himself! 😁

[@sandrahealey6385]

All Australians have deep respect and affection for Barry and all of his wonderful characters 🇦🇺❤️😍 thanks for the react xxx

[@voxac30withstrat]

Most of us. Not so much the left wing snowflakes but then they don't have a sense of humour anyway

[@DeGuerre]

If you look around, you can find Sir John Kerr (the then-Governor General of Australia) giving a speech at the 1977 Melbourne Cup, while completely drunk. Les Patterson isn't exactly a parody of John Kerr, but the similarities are obvious.

[@elizabethscott7660]

It was pretty much accepted at the time that Kerr was the inspiration.

[@louise7552]

​@@elizabethscott7660 thankyou I never knew that.😂

[@xpusostomos]

Interesting

[@Igloo3471]

Oh yes definitely Sir John Kerr-inspired 👍

[@baabaabaa2293]

80 000+ ppl booing the idiot...esp after his hand in the Whitlam sacking.

[@lbd-po7cl]

Parkinson loved having Barry Humphries on the show in character, as Sir Les and Dame Edna could carry on a completely impromptu conversation, unscripted, without slipping out of character.

[@kinarrakid5036]

Barry took the absolute mick out of Australia through his characters.

[@zwieseler]

"I think Les Patterson is one of the greatest comedy creations of all time - I laughed until it hurt!" - John Cleese

[@anthonypirera7598]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2XmphpicaDfck It's Sir Les Patterson on Australian TV

[@louise7552]

Now that's a compliment. ❤

[@lynnmoses3563]

Absolutely

[@Costa_Conn]

@Michael Rogers yeah but still funny

[@OTPulse]

​@michaelrogers2080 better than being pedo leftie

[@hazelanderson1479]

Bless! You’re too young to remember Erica Roe, a lady who streaked on the Twickenham rugby pitch in 1982. This interview with Parky is just hilarious! Barry Humphries in his guise as Sir Les, the complete antithesis of the genteel Dame Edna. I had to put my cup down as I was in danger of choking on my coffee!

[@colinstobbart599]

We got a phone call from the sun the next day as she went to school in Lyme with my sister.

[@markmccombes7874]

Ha ha... good old map of Tassie....often subject to deforestation nowadays.

[@Gordon_L]

Much like Brazil ( brazilian ) eh ? 😁

[@gregoryray9920]

Extra turf on the wicket back then

[@sharanthomsen4023]

RIP Barry 😢 Thank You Sir for the Laughter ❤❤

[@leebanks-gorton4512]

I saw him in The London in 81, I was 21 never really did know much about him however his one man show is the most outstanding comedic performance I have ever watched.

[@sunisbest1234]

R.I.P Barry. ❤ FYI, "The map of Tassie" is part of Aussie humour! Every Aussie knows what u are referring to. 😂

[@sharonmercer3549]

Yes the map of Tassie. 😂😂😂😂

[@48tilt]

Hope the others do or they in trouble

[@JohnM-yl7ly]

Least it wasn't a map of south east asia

[@DaveWhoa]

he's best known for Dame Edna Everage, but Sir Les Patterson was always my favorite character of his. RIP Baz

[@James-kv6kb]

Let's not forget the most boring man on Earth Sandy stone

[@splattered63]

Sandy Stone is my favourite

[@James-kv6kb]

@@splattered63 absolutely. My favourite was the monologue with the chair that went to the Salvos store and came back , when the Greeks bought his house 🤣🇦🇺🤣

[@mrvillian21]

Very very funny and talented man, Sir Les was a rude, sloppy offensive Aussie diplomat that I loved best. RIP Barry you gave us some laughs over the years

[@lbd-po7cl]

My late mother in law had the dubious honour of getting front row seats at a Humphries show back in the 90s, where she naturally was the focus of attention from Dame Edna for much of the show. Not sure if she attracted the lecherous lear and unwholesome spray of Sir Les as well - if she did, she kept quiet about it!

[@johnhiggins7530]

I had the great privilege of meeting him a number of times over quite a few seperated years. I worked for a major hotel company, I was always astounded he remembered me. A true gentleman and great thespian, RIP Mr Humpries and your many great characters (my favourite was Sandy Stone, the Ghost of Australia past).

[@FionaEm]

Sir Les was absolutely hilarious for his time. I remember how popular Les/Edna/Barry were in Australia in the 70s and 80s (as was Michael Parkinson). As you say, comedians wouldn't be able to make jokes like that on TV these days - though I can think of an Aussie politician who does a pretty good Sir Les imitation on a frequent basis (and may or may not have been our Deputy PM in the recent past 😎)

[@hypno59]

for his time? phhh

[@Mrmikey0909]

@@hypno59 yes, a fair description.

[@flogonurse5359]

He’s our own Legend one we will never forget 💜🙏💜he made us laugh out loud in tough times & good times- The Barry Award lives on as we know not many can live up to this genius & his memory will be cherished elsewhere & forever unlike the ppl who don’t get satire & laughing at ourselves. Barry was intelligent & insightful & would never hurt anyone, he’s a voice of our times & will be sadly missed 💜

[@CoastPropertyBuyers]

Iconic Australian comedian. There’ll never be another like him; entertained us and kept us laughing for decades. RIP Barry 🙏🏼

[@debedwards1717]

I was fortunate to see Barry Humphris twice. He was so bloody funny I nearly wet myself. Legend!!! 👍

[@robparsons1527]

Sir Les, another Humphries legend and my favourite, his sharp mind will be greatly missed, gone but never forgotten.

[@buildingmentalmuscle]

I had the great honour of unexpectantly becoming part of one of his shows. It was the early 1980s on a cold wintery Saturday night, and he (Sir Les), Dame Edna, and Sandy Stone had a show at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne. I was with my girlfriend, and we arrived a few minutes late, the show had already started. Sir Les was onstage, spit shooting out everywhere from his mouth over the audience. The usher held us at the back of the theatre, which was entirely normal, I didn't expect to be let in until there was an appropriate break. However, after a couple of minutes, Sir Les looked to the usher and made a very subtle nod. And as soon as that happened, the usher started taking us to our seats. I did think it a little strange at the time but thought no more until we got halfway down the aisle, and Sir Les Shouted out to me "What's your name?" I shouted back Richard. He then asked me what my girlfriend's name was, and I replied Judith. Les then extolled, "Don't worry Richard and Judith, you haven't missed anything, I've been waiting for you. I saw your car in the carpark. It was the one bouncing around with the steamed-up windows, wasn't it?". The usher then proceeded to take us to our seats, but not directly, he wove us back and forth through several rows, with Sir Les providing a running commentary the whole time "Don't worry Richard, just fart in their faces!" By the time we finally got to our seats he knew what suburb I lived in, where I grew up, what I did for a job, etc. It took around 10 minutes to finally get to our seats, and I realized what an incredible talent Barry Humphries was. It was 10 minutes of total adlib, he had no idea what my replies were going to be, and he was hilarious! Many live performers who do that sort of stuff use a "plant", an actor pretending to be a theatergoer. But not Barry, this was real. And throughout the show he kept bringing me back into the conversation, remembering my name, saying things like "Isn't that right Richard?". That night he also picked on others in the audience and remembered their names throughout the show too. I actually felt really sad when I heard the news Barry had passed a few days ago. I felt like I have lost 3 friends, Barry, Sir Les, and Dame Edna (I never really warmed to Sandy Stone that much). I played the theme song from his first movie, The Adventures Of Barry McKenzie, over and over, and it made me cry, as the childhood memories flooded back to when I saw the movie at the drive-in when I was 12 or 13 years old with my 8-year-old cousin. I think it was R rated, not sure how my uncle got us in!

[@lov-i7b]

Fantastic. Thank you

[@fredtaylor3517]

It was a set up with the ushers for late comers. Mentioned in books and seen in the videos. So don't be late! ;-)

[@vivnoname]

Great story Richard. I saw Barry at the Palais. Such a great show.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

Sir Les is my favourite character of Barry Humphries, what an absolute genius. ❤

[@sammij7863]

Sir Les, the most disgustingly funny character 😂😂😂. Adored him and Dame Edna, national treasures.

[@alimac1469]

OMG I've seen this countless times and still laugh till I snort and cry😅

[@mfactor88]

Sir Les was a disgustingly well crafted disgusting persona. always loved and cherished

[@user-bf8ud9vt5b]

Sir Les was a class act.

[@mindyg7064]

Both my mother and grandmother used to screech in disgust whenever Les came on. I think he had the desired effect! LOL

[@Igloo3471]

Back in the 1960s and 70s in Australia there were a LOT of Sir Les type blokes around! And that's exactly what they sounded like and how un-PC they were 👍

[@pictish1371]

Yes I remember them in the 1970s when I worked in Canberra.😅

[@christopherwilson2332]

it's interesting to hear how clear Barry's diction is - that shows the true performance of the actor - you can understand every single word - if Sir Les was true drunk - you wouldn't understand him.

[@xpusostomos]

Ha, he was a great intellectual with a gigantic book collection. He died after reaching for a book and falling.

[@christopherwilson2332]

@@xpusostomos he actually tripped over the carpet getting the book, very easy happens to us older people

[@xpusostomos]

@@christopherwilson2332 not me, I use Kindle

[@christopherwilson2332]

@@xpusostomos pardon my saying - what is Kindle? thanx.

[@lemilemi5385]

Kudos to Parky he always contributed humbly to no matter what incarnation Barry presented. And seemed to have as great a time as us viewers

[@zwieseler]

Another Barry Humphries character who is absolutely brilliant is Sandy Stone. He’ll bring you to tears. The person in the audience at 3:04 is actually Barry Humphries, this episode of Parky had Barry, Edna and Sir Les all on the show.

[@splattered63]

Sandy Stone is pure genius

[@darrellsharrock3859]

Barry Humphies had the sharpest wit of anybody I have ever seen. He was the Ricky Jervace of his time. Nobody was safe. And we loved the guy for it. In his day , his characters were shocking and untouchable. But back then, if you were offended, that was just your problem. I would say rest in peace, but my Dad is up there with you. I can hear him laughing already.

[@evaadams8298]

Perfect analogy! The Ricky Gervais of his time.... Hilarious 😂🤣

[@normanplant602]

Thanks for all the good times Barry , and lots of laughs - Loved the three of you ....

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Les is the total opposite of Edna lol. Total coincidence, was looking for a photo the day after Barry passed and found one of him I’d taken and totally forgotten about. He was in Suttons music store in Melbourne, in a bed, in pyjamas in the front shop window lol. I asked him if I could take a photo, he said yes, we had a chat, can’t remember what as I was 17, now in my 60s. It’s faded, should get it restored. Saw Barry as Edna in concert, gladioli’s thrown into the audience, terrific show. Brilliant man. Read his autobiography years ago - a brilliant read.

[@suelynch]

RIP Barry Humphries.

[@louise7552]

Michael Parkinson was the best ever at interviewing Dame Edna, Sir Les Patterson. Most of the show was ad lib and Michael was brilliant enough to just take a back seat. Together they were interview magic. ❤

[@markvines7308]

Sir Les was a brilliant character,..RIP Barry!

[@terryjackson8773]

Barry Humphries is an absolute legend Down Under. Every character was awesome... and he, himself was a brilliant man. R.I.P. Barry!

[@jonwarren8757]

Interviews with Barry Humphries and Peter Cook by Clive James were brilliant. BH was not overshadowed by Peter Cook a great feat in itself. RIP Barry

[@stud105]

Aussies and Brits. Our real special connection between nations,as a brit i love em.

[@grekiely6245]

I had a huge headache when I started to watch this, it disappeared with the laughter. My view of Barry &Co spontaneously witty and mischievously clever. "Bonzer Legend" RIP and thanks.

[@bradleyedwards9244]

Comedic giant,RIP Bazza 😭 Parko was an honorary Aussie we love the man...best interviewer ever

[@James-kv6kb]

Before he became really famous he used to do these strange stunts . A famous one was putting cream corn into the sick bag of a aeroplane and then when he had everybody's attention he started eating the stuff out of the sick bag and was banned from the airline. He would catch a train into the city and have people waiting at each station with part of his breakfast one-stop they would bring on the corn flakes the next toast then the bacon and eggs . Another time his friend broke his leg so Barry got on at the next stop arranging for his friend to already be on of the train, he approached his friend with his leg in plaster and said I always sit here could you please move .a pretend argument breaks out and Barry starts attacking his friend with the crutches as the horrified passengers looked on

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

RIP BARRY HUMPHRIES ❤ I find the grotesque nature of Sir Les Patterson very funny. Barry was a very intelligent man who created larger than life characters. He made his mark on a global stage.

[@hypno59]

Not just intelligent, but cultivated and learned.

[@Revheadrev]

Sir Les is one of the all time greats of Australian comedy. Barry was an absolute genius and Sir Les was a master at work. Poor old Parky could hardly get a word in he was laughing so much. Completely brilliant.

[@Kim_Kardashcam]

RIP Barry. I loved Sir Les much more than Dame Edna. He was crude, politically incorrect, drank and smoked, and had absolutely no shame. BTW did you notice his huge....um, package? Sir Les "stuffed socks" to the max. ❤❤

[@James-kv6kb]

I'm fairly sure he flipped it out once it's a big foam thing

[@datwistyman]

Hahaha back in the good old days😂

[@TQCX9]

Barry ( as Edna ) invited me and my wife on stage at “ careful , youre out “ in Perth australia . She ordered pasta for us and we ate it onstage as Edna sat there and talked about her children .

[@notanotherenigma7759]

I was lucky enough to see him twice. He was hilarious, and while his comedy style would be considered politically incorrect today, I say that is what is wrong with the world today, we have forgotten how to laugh at ourselves. He was a genius, developing his characters so that they had lives that he could draw on.

[@guitarkickstarter]

Legend! It cracks me up how nobody reacting to Sir Les notices the cucumber in his pants :)

[@scott1001]

We cringe but that’s what we were supposed to do. Soooo funny. RIP Barry.

[@robert9407]

I grew up with Barry Humphries in Oz and he was a genius at his craft. As a normal person he was an intellectual. His humour was beyond belief. He had 3 or 4 characters that he performed. He also loved particular theatres and saved a few in Australia with his support financially and other donors. Very much missed.

[@LoCoWi]

Another Aussie comedian worth checking out is Garry McDonald's character Norman Gunston. He interview's celebraties. Must watch.

[@vivnoname]

The interview with Sally Struthers is legendary. Norman at his very best and Sally was so bewildered at first, but once she caught on she was in hysterics.

[@patrickrussell6216]

A legend.. RIP Barry Humphries wonderful artist ❤🌹

[@phillacey878]

Sir Les always taking Australian culture to new heights one of my favourites watching many of his videos summing up Australian culture in one classic line he sais There's a rumour going round there's no culture down in Australia we'll lm here to tell ya we got it coming out of our arse?? Knowone could sum it up better than Sir Les. A brilliant mind mind creates a comedy genius that is Barry Humphrey's if laughter is the best medicine Barry was the master blaster God bless him RIP BARRY gone but will never be forgotten.👁👀

[@ladymanners618]

The Parkison Show was extremely popular in Australia for many reasons, but a major reason being that he understood Australians and "our" humour as well as being the ultimate professional interviewer. All of Parky's shows & reruns were watched in our home as well as our relatives. Barry Humphries was was adored by everyone that I knew. Later The Dame Edna Everidge Show from the US was also very popular, though I did feel sorry for some of the Americans who (appeared) to have had no idea what was going on, or how to react.

[@minbari73]

I loved the Parkie show as a kid, would always watch it with my parents, along with the Dave Allen show

[@wicky4473]

Erica Roe was famous for ‘streaking’ (running topless) across the pitch at Twickenham during a rugby match, televised live nationwide. I remember the policeman trying to catch her and cover her up! A moment in British history.

[@carolynpatterson7309]

Loved him will be sorely missed 😢

[@SukoYote]

My mom had bought a DVD of the Dame Edna Experience, on a whim, about 10 years ago. We watched it and loved it! We then bought the Christmas special DVD and watch that every year.

[@whymeeveryone]

The best appearance, was on the morning show in Adelaide where Barry Humphreys was Dame Edna and fell back on the chair and started screaming.

[@markjessop3432]

I really love❤ sir les Patterson so so funny

[@jemxs]

Say Map of Tassie to any Aussie and we will know exactly what you mean 😂

[@m.forrest8708]

I was extremely privaleged to work with Les Patterson in a show 'Peter and the shark' with the Australian Pop Orchestra back in the mid. 1980's. It was a parody of 'Peter and the wolf'. We did 40 (!) perfomances in Melbourne and on the last night myself and fellow musicians were still amazed that we were still laughing. The interaction with the orchestra every night was very clever. An honour to have worked with this very sharp, witty and clever person. RIP Vale Barry Humphries.

[@Mu5096rdgh]

He was just fantastic, he will be missed! ❤️

[@Ashgreig999]

Referring to a woman’s private parts as the map of Tasmania has been part of Aussie slang for decades now, never gets old and still gets a laugh to this day!

[@knutabrandal7439]

As a Norwegian fan, with only two or three TV channels to choose from, in addition to mothers-in-law everywhere - I didn't find out about Barry Humphries until I was an adult (in Norway we call that about 50, at best). I had both seen and heard Dame Edna, but what I completely, totally and indisputably fell for - was his wonderful character Sir Les Patterson. He was NEVER shown in Norway, we are still mostly virgins up there, thank GOD I moved to Berlin, so I finally got rid of my virginity. It doesn't matter then that her mother was a bit uneasy and said bae, bae, bae several times. You need wool to knit sweaters, don't you? Anyway. The news of his passing hit me like a sledgehammer to the back of my head. Now I'm fortunately used to such things, I've been married for many years - but still - this was the definitive blow. I send all my dearest condolences to his loved ones - and a warm and wistful memory to Barry himself. (but where the fuck is the hearts emojies?) You made the world and life better. For all us possums! 💘💖💝💗💓💞❣❤‍🔥💋💔 (found them) ps This interview/show, also with the great Michael Parkinson - is just panegyric, exorbitant, hilarious and much, much more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJexp6ikh9Kamdk And - wow, wow, wow!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZivi6iHq7tspK8 ds 💓😿💞

[@ZARRDOZFULL]

You are soooo fun to watch and enjoy your accent🕺🏿👏👏👏

[@James-kv6kb]

Now all the kids want to sound as stupid as possible with the Australian accent it doesn't reflect what we used to have

[@anneloving8405]

One of the world's best comedians RIP Barry.

[@michaelmanger8640]

Barry Humphrey's was an astute observer of humanity, and his witty ability to regurgitate them as Australian characters was nothing short of brilliant. ✌🏽❤️💛🖤🎶🇦🇺

[@terrydaniel-qm9mh]

A TIME MUCH MISSED NEVER TO BE REPEATED ( IM A SHIRT LIFTER ) WE NEED CHARACTERS LIKE THIS TODAY

[@KweenBee37]

Les would get away with that today, he is the epitome of all kinds of wrong. And that thing down his leg 🤣🤣🤣 God bless Barry Humphries, thank for the laughs

[@terryjohinke8065]

I remember Parky and Sir Les is the embodiment of everything politically incorrect or improper- for comical reasons of course. My favourite Sir Les joke was when he was having a suit made in Hong Kong. When asked by the tailor " Which side do you dless on?" Sir Les replied:; " Never mind just make the trousers baggy to the knees". Great video- Thanks.

[@skeres01]

I grew up with this sort of comedy. So much comedy now is so scared to offend. RIP Mr Humphries, you will be missed.

[@stephaniehawkins5211]

I am so going to miss Barry. his unique humour. Many years ago, I went to the theatre to see Dame Edna Everage. The only seats available were up in the boondocks.He walked out onto the stage and greeted his audience . He then put his hand up to his face to block the strong lights and waved to us saying "And hello to all the peasants in the peanut galleries. Dont get nose bleeds."

[@jillosler9353]

I have to laugh at your comment, "smoking on TV" 😂. Shows me how young you are because EVERYONE used to smoke on TV once!! Love the debauched Les Patterson - but not as much as Dame Edna❤. RIP Barry.

[@johnnicholls5344]

What a lovely man you are to honour Barry Humphries in this podcast. Les Patterson used to often open Barry's one man stage shows. In the 1970s he would be wearing a safari suit. He would appear on stage rolling drunk. He would be saying: "Ladies and Gentlemen, I admit I' ve had a few, in fact I'm as full as a bull, I'm as full as a catholic school, are you with me ? " And so it would go for ten or fifteen minutes. I would be laughing so much, my sides were so sore !

[@rogerkleemann1691]

From Australia. This is genius at work.

[@flmulcahy]

We went to see him in Hobart. Tried to get front row seats and were advised to get row seven as Sir Les could spit to row five. Correct, he could cast into the front rows. Hilarious.

[@anjou6497]

Parky absolutely loved this this comedy legend. 😂🎉

[@caro.k2958]

Barry Humphries single handedly stopped the Australian cringe 😂❤ RIP to the legendary Barry Humphries

[@dianaperry1929]

❤❤❤I miss him already….What a f***ing legend.”Laugh at yourself, it cost you nothing”💖💖💖RIP Barry❤❤❤😢

[@rod7139]

I got to meet Barry in Perth and his mind is at work from the get go.

[@John429-n7q8q]

Didn't realise how bloody naturally funny & witty this bloke was! miss ya mate

[@Friskyhorton]

I laugh until i cry!

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

He was great. Best Aussic comic RIP

[@ozozoz6]

A great bloke, we will miss him - RIP -Barry...

[@lynneivison5773]

thank goodness you can see through P.C. I went to see him 40 years ago - yes this character is supposed to be the embodiment of ignorance and small mindedness and lack of Australian culture. I feel very sad at his passing. He was my favourite comedian. Parkinson is his best interviewer IMO.

[@Mathystarr]

Met Barry as he was very good friends of a mutual friend. Saw him in Australia and London. I recall him having a back and forth dialogue with me in my friends kitchen it was very funny. I wish I could remember it word for word. Had Sir Les spit on me at The Regal as I was late (by design I think due to my father who was in on it) and Les spat on us as we arrived in front row seats.

[@davejensen7922]

Map of Tazzy is a slang term for pubes in Oz

[@julesmarwell8023]

rip. Melbourne just lost one of her most illustrious son... RIP dame edna. we shall never see another one like you.

[@James-kv6kb]

The Melbourne people rejected him with they're politically correct let's make more rules attitudes . He may have started out representing Melbourne but he finished representing Australia

[@voxac30withstrat]

@@James-kv6kb Melbourne Comedy Festival talk about humour constipation. If you dont drop the F bomb every second word apparently you're not funny.

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@@voxac30withstrat Been a magician fire breather and all that sort of thing for 30 years I had a lot of comedy in the show but never dropped the f-word lol half the fun of making people laugh is them knowing what you're talking about ,without you actually using the offensive language