In Australia, they really want to turn me into a religion. A religion! Can you imagine? The Church of Edna? Oh. I don't want to be over-revered. Barry Humphries australiachurchedna Change image and share on social
Oddly enough, Dame Edna is not interested in show business. Her friends in Los Angeles are mostly in the world of petroleum. She used to have some acting friends. Sadly, Joan Rivers has passed on. Larry Hagman was a close friend. A number of others. Barry Humphries actangelesbusiness share on social
I'm approaching 70. Unfortunately, from the wrong direction. Barry Humphries approachdirectionwrong Change image and share on social
Most of my contemporaries at school entered the World of Business, the logical destiny of bores. Barry Humphries borebusinesscontemporary Change image and share on social
I never thought that I would become a staple in the Australian cultural diet. The equivalent of bread or milk, or a fine old Tasmanian Mauve Vein. I think it's because I talk about things that people dare not mention. I don't mean raunchy things or unsavoury things. I call a spade a spade - I discuss things in a realistic manner. Barry Humphries australianbreadcall share on social
I've turned from an ordinary Australian housewife into a gigastar, icon, talk-show host, swami, spin doctor... and now I'm a style guru! Barry Humphries australiandoctorgigastar Change image and share on social
People only watch my shows for me, and those shows have remained evergreen long after the guests are forgotten. Barry Humphries evergreenforgetguest Change image and share on social
When people laugh at me, they are not laughing in the way that they normally would at a comedian. They are laughing with relief, because the truth has been spoken, and political correctness has not strangled this particular gigastar. Barry Humphries comediancorrectnessgigastar share on social
I've decided the secret of parenting is benevolent neglect. Barry Humphries benevolentdecidehave Change image and share on social
I say things other people wish they could say. I don't pick on people - I empower them. Barry Humphries empowerpeoplepick Change image and share on social