Yank here. How is it possible no one laughed when he said "dressed in rich poetic raiment"? This is classic Edna irony! Thank you Barry Humphries for blessing us all with a lifetime of wit & laughter.
I just recently immersed myself on RUclips with Barry Humphries, and more specifically with, Dame Edna Everage. I have laughed until I was sore. The man is utterly brilliant.
Ahem...I just have to add, Thor the Viking God of War happen to meet a lovely young damsel...so as things progressed, I'd say rapidly progressed he persuaded her to his home and stay for the night. But, unfortunately the night was not forthcoming. Hahaa... So the young damsel just settled in for the night with Olde Thor...The next morning as both of them were getting dressed. Thor thought he'd better introduce himself, he for a moment had forgotten his manners. He turned to her as she was putting on her stockings. He said, "Oh by the way I am Thor". She then exclaimed, "What Do You think I am.... Whooohaaa... Hahaa....
@@goodbarbenie5477A doctor, while conducting a chest examination of a young lady, and applying his stethoscope to her chest said "Big breaths" "Yeth, and I'm only thixtheen"
It's amazing to see how quickly he becomes Dame Edna as soon as the glasses go on and his mannerisms. No matter if he is himself or Edna, there is always the Edna glint in his eyes. He is a remarkably intelligent and and a great sense of humour.
Loved this speech and have not forgotten it. This was a tour de force - so comfortable in his... role! Barry was a powerful truth-teller and an inspiring artist. I had the priviledge of meeting Barry when he came to Canberra in 2015. Though people might not guess it of me in my work, I told him he was a personal inspiration. I agree with Barry that we will not see his like again. His resilience, confidence and charisma as a performer - and his energy right to the end, were a phenomenon to behold. Thank you Barry for showing us ourselves and making it so hilarious. Vale! XX
Fabulous and love this from the late Barry Humpries/ Dame Edna Everidge. What a talent you were and brought us much joy and laughter 😃 the world is a much poorer place without you. RIP Sir. Thoughts to all. ❤
It's quite rare that someone can create a character that becomes it's very own entity. Barry had this exact gift of making himself and Edna, seem like two completely separate people. If you didn't already know he was Edna, you'd never assume it. RIP Barry. The world has lost a comedic, iconic genius. You're already a huge miss ❤
Saw Red Skelton in early 80’s. At end of show he pointed out that after a show lasting 2 1/2 hours without intermission, he did not use any profanity and that one could still enjoy comedy. How true. I’m turned off by comedians whose monologues are rife with profanity.
@@price-singspuccini6124 Agreed! Swearing is overcompensation for a lack of skill and talent. (Only B.Connolly & R.Williams could get away with that). Barry was gifted with meticulous talent.
I think Barry’s longevity and massive popularity is due to his immense wit, and comical put downs, without ever resorting to vulgarity. It was clean genuine fun, using innuendo’s and double entendre’s to maximum effect! Not necessarily seen in this clip mind. But it showed his skill and talent. Barry will definitely be missed, as he was one of a kind.
Barry has a razor sharp wit. He is a modern day icon, when I see him he brings a wonderful smile to my gob. In today's social and failed phoney "comediens", they can't hold a candle to Barry and they never ever will.
Amazing the second he put the glasses on you see he went into caricature, old Barry with water in both eyes may you rest in peace,our world is a sadder place now your gone🫡💔💔🫶🌹
Or is it? I mean I was quite shocked by his transphobic comments in 2018, but I still think he’s a genius! I just wish he hadn’t done what he did with those tweets.
I saw Dame Edna in England and fell in love with her immediately...She wasn't a feature of my generation or my country but I saw in her sparkling eye the fondness of my granny , sensitivity and humour...When I got to finally study the character I discovered a great personality and an intelligent man that I hope got finally all the love he deserves for been himself...Long life to Barry Humphries.. May you always be happy
Barry Humphries: A Legend, soon as he went into the Dame character; you could see that little twinkle in his eye; great comics like this were able to set a room laughing just by subtle facial expressions, perhaps Australias greatest comedian.
I have seen Barry/Edna only a handful of times and it was always a wonderful experience. Edna is especially lovely and Barry is hilarious. Bless both of them.
Barry Humphries ... what a great artist. Wonder should there EVVVER be another so very special intellectual, artist, comedien ... simply a great great human being. Thank you, Barry, for all the laughs you gave to us.
loved reading the very complimentay comments and would like to add my very great admiration and thanks to this great human being who still has me laughing.
Some Aussie expressions may be lost on this American, but you deserve to be Knighted, Sir Barry Humphries. "A knighthood has been given to so many other people, with so little talent." You are well-known to me, good sir. As well as Dame Edna and Sir Les. Yes, Sir, this American knows you very well. And it is very interesting to see you "impersonate" one of your characters. Seeing you change into Edna was brilliant.
It's an absolute scandal he never was, P.M. Tony Abbott should've given him one when he was giving them out to Prince Phillip and some Army General that nobody remembers anymore. RIP genius Barry.
Another vote for the US, in fact, world wide I'm sure. We've been watching you since I found you in the 80's, close to 40 years now, and you're still great, as yourself, a character, or the beloved Dame Edna. BTW, We love Australia!
@@mortalclown3812 My night is now a bummer! I hadn't heard yet, and never look for who has died as I prefer to go about my day in happy bliss! BTW, I'm from Riverside, CA. Cheers to you, and especially Barry-Dame Edna. Such a loss of the greatest drag queen to ever exist, and one of the best comedians we'll ever see. R.I.P. 🙏
Got to know Dame Edna on TV 86 when I used to live in the USA. Loved it from the first second and still do so much. The opportunity to seeing this unbelievably funny, smart, smugly and unapproachable Comedian on youtube again makes me happy. Thanks for every smile you put on my face, for uncountable laughters... Thank you Barry Humphries! Love and admiration from Germany, actually a german possum-icon as a matter of fact.
Thank you for your silliness, your genius, & all your years of entertaining us. You've made this world a brighter place and we all love you for it thank you so much God bless you. RIP we cannot forget you and watch you over and over again love you forever, amen❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
His other “alter ego” Sir Les Patterson appears to have retired, more’s the pity. Just too joyously un-pc in today’s climate. He used to have me in stitches! Definitely should get a Knighthood.
Barrys passive/ aggressive comedy is absolutely without peer. What a genius.
I cannot think of one person, past or present that could hold a candle to this mans skills and talent ... A superb entertainer
Peter Cook.
Da
He occupies a pocket of space in his unique quicksilver wit. Love this guy.
Oh, he's unique. No doubt about that !
Yank here. How is it possible no one laughed when he said "dressed in rich poetic raiment"? This is classic Edna irony! Thank you Barry Humphries for blessing us all with a lifetime of wit & laughter.
Barry is without doubt the greatest comedic talent Australia has ever produced.
not just the greatest comedic talent australia has produced ... Barry is the greatest comedic talent the world has produced!!!!!!!!
@@kaycamille1544 he’s fantastic, he has many legendary equals.
Absolutely. By far!
He’s the quickest wit I’ve ever known ….
Barry the Dame was both The Best and The Only comedic talent that Ozistan has ever produced.
If I've said it once, I'll say it a thousand times, Barry Humphries is our greatest Aussie. A true genius.
jslasher1 Yes he is a genius. What a talent. Your worst talent is Rolfe Harris. Lol
Rolf Harris is a first-class scumbag.
With Tim Minchen a very close second xx
Yes, definitely Australia's most talented Comedian, entertainer and perfomer, loved in the UK, such a sad day 😮😮😮😢😢😢😢
That speech and poem were so apt and relevant.
Not saying that 25K books makes one erudite, but we can tell how cultured he is... but his wit is in a class of its own.
Rest in paradise. ❤
What a wonderful human being. Miss him already
He really did make the world a better place...
I just recently immersed myself on RUclips with Barry Humphries, and more specifically with, Dame Edna Everage. I have laughed until I was sore.
The man is utterly brilliant.
He TRULY is...!!! And he is also quite a glib EXTREMELY intelligent and learned individual.
Try Sir Les and Sandy Stone, you won't be disappointed.
Ahem...I just have to add, Thor the Viking God of War happen to meet a lovely young damsel...so as things progressed, I'd say rapidly progressed he persuaded her to his home and stay for the night. But, unfortunately the night was not forthcoming. Hahaa... So the young damsel just settled in for the night with Olde Thor...The next morning as both of them were getting dressed. Thor thought he'd better introduce himself, he for a moment had forgotten his manners. He turned to her as she was putting on her stockings. He said, "Oh by the way I am Thor". She then exclaimed, "What Do You think I am.... Whooohaaa... Hahaa....
@@goodbarbenie5477A doctor, while conducting a chest examination of a young lady, and applying his stethoscope to her chest said "Big breaths"
"Yeth, and I'm only thixtheen"
I've been doing the same and I laughed so much I nearly pissed myself. What a talent and a loss. There will only ever be one Dame Edna❤
What a lovely man. One of a kind.
It's amazing to see how quickly he becomes Dame Edna as soon as the glasses go on and his mannerisms. No matter if he is himself or Edna, there is always the Edna glint in his eyes. He is a remarkably intelligent and and a great sense of humour.
Wow. Barry was 84 here. Amazing. He still had it at that age… RIP 💐
A comic genius. As a Brit we find his humour superb....
As an American I find his comedy superb.
Whether he channels Dame Edna , or remains Barry, He’s wonderful. This possum loves him.
Loved this speech and have not forgotten it. This was a tour de force - so comfortable in his... role! Barry was a powerful truth-teller and an inspiring artist. I had the priviledge of meeting Barry when he came to Canberra in 2015. Though people might not guess it of me in my work, I told him he was a personal inspiration. I agree with Barry that we will not see his like again. His resilience, confidence and charisma as a performer - and his energy right to the end, were a phenomenon to behold. Thank you Barry for showing us ourselves and making it so hilarious. Vale! XX
Fabulous and love this from the late Barry Humpries/ Dame Edna Everidge. What a talent you were and brought us much joy and laughter 😃 the world is a much poorer place without you. RIP Sir. Thoughts to all. ❤
When he put on those glasses, it was the most magical transformation to Dame Edna I'd ever seen. Goosebumps and big smile and applause!
absolutely
It's quite rare that someone can create a character that becomes it's very own entity. Barry had this exact gift of making himself and Edna, seem like two completely separate people. If you didn't already know he was Edna, you'd never assume it.
RIP Barry. The world has lost a comedic, iconic genius. You're already a huge miss ❤
Barry was a legend and l am so sad to hear of his passing but he has left us all with such joy. RIP Barry and thank you for all of the laughs.❤
He is nothing less than brilliant.
There are not enough superlatives to describe just how good Barry Humphries is.
As good as Groucho!
@@jardiniere33 Almost as good 😉😁
7 billion people on this planet.....thank God one of them is BH!
What a remarkable person. The world has been blessed.
He was America's favorite Australian. Rest in Peace Barrie Humphries! And Dame Edna. And Sir Les Patterson
A brilliant comedian without one swear word passing his lips.
Saw Red Skelton in early 80’s. At end of show he pointed out that after a show lasting 2 1/2 hours without intermission, he did not use any profanity and that one could still enjoy comedy. How true. I’m turned off by comedians whose monologues are rife with profanity.
@@price-singspuccini6124 Agreed! Swearing is overcompensation for a lack of skill and talent. (Only B.Connolly & R.Williams could get away with that). Barry was gifted with meticulous talent.
One of the greatest comedians ever. His ad libs were epic.
a sharp wit , so quick.
still are
I think Barry’s longevity and massive popularity is due to his immense wit, and comical put downs, without ever resorting to vulgarity. It was clean genuine fun, using innuendo’s and double entendre’s to maximum effect! Not necessarily seen in this clip mind. But it showed his skill and talent. Barry will definitely be missed, as he was one of a kind.
Barry has a razor sharp wit. He is a modern day icon, when I see him he brings a wonderful smile to my gob. In today's social and failed phoney "comediens", they can't hold a candle to Barry and they never ever will.
Spot on.
Well said , Saludo 🙌
Very strange hearing Edna's voice and seeing Barry Humphries. Brilliant comedy.
Amazing the second he put the glasses on you see he went into caricature, old Barry with water in both eyes may you rest in peace,our world is a sadder place now your gone🫡💔💔🫶🌹
This man is one of my favorite human beings
TG Nandi mine too. One in a billion for sure.
One of a kind... He will be missed.
RIP Barry
7:00 Holy crap! Barry Humphries does a great Dame Edna impersonation
A legend and complete genius. Cherish him folks.
Never thought I’d see a crossover like that. Ever. And I’m glad I got to. Amazing. The world is a better place because of Barry Humphries.
Or is it? I mean I was quite shocked by his transphobic comments in 2018, but I still think he’s a genius! I just wish he hadn’t done what he did with those tweets.
God bless this brilliant man- we will never forget your shows & your rare amazing talent RIP BH taken too soon 🙏💜🙏
I saw Dame Edna in England and fell in love with her immediately...She wasn't a feature of my generation or my country but I saw in her sparkling eye the fondness of my granny , sensitivity and humour...When I got to finally study the character I discovered a great personality and an intelligent man that I hope got finally all the love he deserves for been himself...Long life to Barry Humphries.. May you always be happy
ok folks, this is a rare treat. you rarely ever see Barry do DE's voice out of full costume
What an incredible artist, a living legend.
Zeproo He is that indeed. One in a billion. Such a talent.
Barry Humphries: A Legend, soon as he went into the Dame character; you could see that little twinkle in his eye; great comics like this were able to set a room laughing just by subtle facial expressions, perhaps Australias greatest comedian.
I greatly agree with you, that as soon as he put on his glasses, I too could see the change. Many people that entertain in drag, do have that sparkle.
What a wonderful man.Amazing really
Wow, what an absolutely brilliant speech.
And the poem was so well written and apt.
Barry, you make me even prouder to be a Melburnian.
R.I.P
Bloody brilliant when he morphed into Dame Edna!!
This man had perfect timing which of course is the secret of being an outstanding standup. Loved the impersonation of himself.
An ointment we use on our toast. Barry you are a true Australian.
Very realistic impersonation of Dame Edna! Just brilliant.
When the world list Barry they lost a great great entertainer - I saw him perform and he was so entertaining - God Bless
Yes DEFINITELY the best thing to come out of Australia, how can you not laugh at Dame Edna,😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Barry Humphries is the best!
Wow, he impersonates Dame Edna really well.
The way he changes when those glasses go on ❤
It’s amazing what a pair of glasses and a change in expression can do. You can really see how this is the performer who plays Dame Edna.
Interestingly he's so much more comfortable in the guise of Edna. Incredible talent!
Rest in paradise, possums.
❤
The bloke is a legend frock or not, hard to believe Les Patterson is the real life person behind the characters 😂
RIP. a wit of his like will never be seen again.
Thank you, Barry! You make a difference to global comedy and humour!
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.
One of the world's funniest...
Best comedian alive!!!
I have seen Barry/Edna only a handful of times and it was always a wonderful experience. Edna is especially lovely and Barry is hilarious. Bless both of them.
Did anyone else notice the slight chuckle (as Edna) that escaped when Barry put on the glasses? A master at work.
A GENIUS IN COMEDY LIKE NO OTHER ,,,,,MR BARRY HUMPHRIES
I'm waiting for Barry to burst into "Hallo Darlings".... What a genius 🤣
Such a quick wit and good-humoured man, I just love him.
Unique genius.
Pookleberry He is indeed. What a talent.
Barry Humphries ... what a great artist. Wonder should there EVVVER be another so very special intellectual, artist, comedien ... simply a great great human being. Thank you, Barry, for all the laughs you gave to us.
I’ve never seen Barry play Edna without full costume. This is awesome.
RIP we already miss your humor
RIP legend thanks for all the laughs
FUNNY PERSON WHO IS ONE OF THE BEST...... STILL WITH US....THANK GOD...
loved reading the very complimentay comments and would like to add my very great admiration and thanks to this great human being who still has me laughing.
My god he was a genius
Pure, Absolute Genius!
Barry Humphries you are a true star and a complete unique, stay forever blessed.
Barbara Stepien-foad hear hear. Great man. Great comedian.
He makes it look so easy. Takes years to get to his level of expertise. Would love to have lunch with him (on me).
what are you going to talk about ?
Everything has already been done like ''an audience with Dame Edna''
83 years old here.
Some Aussie expressions may be lost on this American, but you deserve to be Knighted, Sir Barry Humphries. "A knighthood has been given to so many other people, with so little talent." You are well-known to me, good sir. As well as Dame Edna and Sir Les. Yes, Sir, this American knows you very well. And it is very interesting to see you "impersonate" one of your characters. Seeing you change into Edna was brilliant.
It's an absolute scandal he never was, P.M. Tony Abbott should've given him one when he was giving them out to Prince Phillip and some Army General that nobody remembers anymore. RIP genius Barry.
I love how there is a second or two where his whole character changes as Edna's glasses come up to her face.
Another vote for the US, in fact, world wide I'm sure. We've been watching you since I found you in the 80's, close to 40 years now, and you're still great, as yourself, a character, or the beloved Dame Edna. BTW, We love Australia!
Missing him already from LA.
❤
@@mortalclown3812 My night is now a bummer! I hadn't heard yet, and never look for who has died as I prefer to go about my day in happy bliss! BTW, I'm from Riverside, CA. Cheers to you, and especially Barry-Dame Edna. Such a loss of the greatest drag queen to ever exist, and one of the best comedians we'll ever see. R.I.P. 🙏
😊😊
@@mortalclown3812 😊😊😊😊😊
A masterpiece & why longevity
Dame Edna Everage,local hampstead celebrity, and one of the best ever entertainment performer's of all time.
Brilliant human being!
A great entertainer and pure comedy with the late and dearest Barry Humphries.
Comedic superstar ❤️ ⭐
what a great man he is!
What a fabulously talented man. You lighten up our lives with your humour and talent. Thank youx
No sir...you are revered in the US too
A great comedy icon , he combined a site gag, impersonation, with Wit.
The best comedian ever
The eyes at 6:57 - genius!!
Barry definitely needs to come back in full Edna-regalia and re-read this poem!
He's a national treasure
Barry Humphries !👏👏👏
Goodbye Barry, will be badly missed in pommieland.
Got to know Dame Edna on TV 86 when I used to live in the USA. Loved it from the first second and still do so much. The opportunity to seeing this unbelievably funny, smart, smugly and unapproachable Comedian on youtube again makes me happy.
Thanks for every smile you put on my face, for uncountable laughters... Thank you Barry Humphries! Love and admiration from Germany, actually a german possum-icon as a matter of fact.
Hasn’t he got a lovely speaking voice
Thank you for your silliness, your genius, & all your years of entertaining us. You've made this world a brighter place and we all love you for it thank you so much God bless you. RIP we cannot forget you and watch you over and over again love you forever, amen❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Rip Dame Edna aka Barry Humphries 1934 -2023 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
R.I.P Barry Humphries
Bravo! Great actor and speaker!!! 👍
Vale Barry Humphries.
His other “alter ego” Sir Les Patterson appears to have retired, more’s the pity. Just too joyously un-pc in today’s climate. He used to have me in stitches! Definitely should get a Knighthood.
So, the art of after-dinner speaking wasn’t dead after all.