One of Australia's most renowned satirists, John Clarke, has died.
The New Zealand-born comedian and writer was famous in Australia for sending up politicians and conducting mock interviews in a television career spanning almost 30 years.
Among his many hits, Clarke wrote an award-winning mockumentary, The Games, about planning Sydney's 2000 Olympics.
He died on Sunday aged 68 while hiking in a national park, an Australian Broadcasting Corp spokesman said.
In his early career in New Zealand, he was known for the TV series Fred Dagg - a satirical take on being a country bloke.
After moving to Australia, he starred in popular local shows including Kath and Kim and The Adventures of Lano and Woodley, as well as writing books and musicals.
He was best known in recent years for skewering politicians alongside his comedy partner, Bryan Dawe, in a popular television segment.
Jim, sad news
Jim, sad news
RIP John Clarke.
“If you trust in yourself, and believe in your dreams, and follow your star. . . you'll still get beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and weren't so lazy.”
Jim, Sad News
Here's a taste of Clarke and Dawe. Funny stuff.
Almost a "Who's on first" delivery:
Almost a "Who's on first" delivery:
“In a world whose absurdity appears to be so impenetrable, we simply must reach a greater degree of understanding among us, a greater sincerity.”
Re: Jim, sad news
John Clark(e), a continuing character in the novels of the late, great, Tom Clancy......Lord Jim wrote:John who?
“I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.” ~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg, paraphrasing Sarah Moore Grimké
Re: Jim, sad news
Lord Jim wrote:John who?
I thought you'd come across him and posted a clip here?
“If you trust in yourself, and believe in your dreams, and follow your star. . . you'll still get beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and weren't so lazy.”