The Even More Complete Book of Australian Verse

John Clarke was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand, on July 29, 1948. He was a comedian and satirist. He created the persona Fred Dagg, a gumboot-wearing farmer. He was best known for his 27-year collaboration with Bryan Dawe producing weekly satirical political interviews on A Current Affair and later on 7.30 Report. He was a prolific scriptwriter and actor. He appeared in or worked on The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, Footrot Flats, Death in Brunswick, and Spotswood. He wrote several books including A Dagg at My Table, The Howard Miracle, The 7.56 Report, and The Tournament. He died on April 9, 2017 at the age of 68.

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