It’s something I’ve always

It’s something I’ve always wanted – to be known as an Australian. When I was younger I was always referred to as an Aboriginal tennis player. Now I think the award means that I have been recognised as an entertainer and that makes me happy… It’s given me probably as big a kick as winning … Read more

The real work of

The real work of men was hunting meat. The invention of agriculture was a giant step in the wrong direction, leading to serfdom, cities, and empire. From a race of hunters, artists, warriors, and tamers of horses, we degraded ourselves to what we are now: clerks, functionaries, laborers, entertainers, processors of information. Edward Abbey

Entertainers are nothing special.

Entertainers are nothing special. Maybe we have a talent for singing a song, but other people have talents. I wish fans would just come up and say ‘hello’ before asking for an autograph. I wish they would just say, ‘Hello, I’m so and so, and I just want to shake your hand.’ I’m impressed when … Read more