{"title":"Barry Humphries","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection featuring the works of the unparalleled Barry Humphries, an Australian icon celebrated for his comedic brilliance and unique character creations. Known worldwide for his satirical personas, notably Dame Edna Everage, Humphries has entertained audiences for decades with his sharp wit and insightful observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003eMy Life As Me\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating memoir that offers a glimpse into the fascinating life of a performer whose career spans across numerous decades and continents. In his autobiographical works, Humphries shares not only the highs and lows of his personal journey but also reflects on the ever-changing landscape of entertainment over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the world of Barry Humphries through these intricate memoirs that blend humour, honesty, and historical context, providing both laughter and insight to readers. Perfect for fans of biography and memoir, these books promise an enlightening read about one of the most distinctive voices in the artistic world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-life-as-me-by-barry-humphries-9780140287455","title":"My Life As Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Barry, you used to be so nice\", Louisa Humphries frequently said to her son. Now, in his maturity, the Australian comedian reflects on his long journey away from niceness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed by Barry as a \"cubist self-portrait\", \u003ci\u003eMy Life As Me\u003c\/i\u003e revisits his childhood, his love-hate relationship with Australia and his adventures of the heart and stage. He tells us of his privileged youth in suburban Melbourne and describes his hectic artistic and romantic career in Australia, England, and America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also shares behind-the-scenes details of his life as creator and personal manager of Les Patterson, Sandy Stone, and Dame Edna Everage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46374968754412,"sku":"9780140287455","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25762323482237.jpg?v=1744826137"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/barry-humphries.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}