Paul Hogan Pořadí knih

Stories and yarns about my favourite bits of Down Under Paul Hogan's ancestors were a couple of Irish blow-ins who arrived in the colony of New South Wales by boat, with a little assistance from the judges of the Old Bailey. Blow-ins from everywhere have been coming ever since, and while it hasn't always been a walk in the park, Hoges reckons this mixed-up mob of old and new inhabitants works most of the time. In fact, according to Hoges, Australia may well be the best country on earth.In Australia, According to Hoges, the comedy legend explores some of the highways and byways of his country's past and present to map out all that is strange, marvellous and majestic about his homeland and why Australia qualifies as the Eighth Wonder of the World.From the rich and ancient culture of the island continent's Original human inhabitants to its prison-farm phase, from a baptism by fire through wars and depression to a passion for sport, gambling and outdoor cookery, and from the influence of Marlon Brando on a teenager from Sydney's western suburbs to the culinary wonders brought by new arrivals from all around the world, Hoges portrays a nation that believes in a fair go for all and never takes itself too seriously.Full of laugh-out-loud yarns from Hoges' and the nation's past, Australia, According to Hoges is a love letter to Down Under. As Hoges says, 'We're not perfect, but we're working on it.'

The icon and legend finally shares his story in his own style—without the dull parts. Paul Hogan first graced Australian screens in 1971 as a 'tap-dancing knife thrower' on New Faces, performing on a dare. A father of four and a Sydney Harbour Bridge rigger, he quickly became a viewer favorite, leading to regular appearances on Mike Willesee's A Current Affair. His popularity soared, and alongside his best friend and business partner, John Cornell, Hogan became Australia's beloved TV comedian. His memorable comedy shows and groundbreaking advertisements for cigarettes, beer, and tourism helped redefine the image of Australians both locally and internationally. In 1986, he conceived, co-wrote, and starred in Crocodile Dundee, which became a global sensation and earned him a Golden Globe, along with Oscar and BAFTA nominations. Despite claiming retirement, he continued to star in successful films. Yet, even as his fame grew, he often felt like an imposter, expecting someone to remind him of his humble beginnings as a rigger. This account is a humorous and candid reflection on his extraordinary life, filled with untold stories and delivered in Hogan's signature self-deprecating style—truly his story, told without the boring bits.

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