An hilarious selection of the best of John Clarke's writing. Included are his early Fred Dagg radio scripts, his history of farnarkeling, his unforgettable royal commissions, his poems, and his famous television interviews with everyone from Bob Hawke to John Howard.

...Ladies and Gents. Many thanks warmth reception. V. pleased to see so many in attendance. Rise in order introduce Frederick Dagg. Very great pleasure and priv. Mr Dagg clse persnl friend. Originally New Zealand. ETA Australia 1977. Traditional rivalry two countries. Similarities far outweigh diffs. Shared hist. ANZAC legend etc. Forged heat of battle etc. Lest forget (pause). Great tussles trans-Tasman sporting field. Cricket, rugby, netball etc. Fred great supporter better understanding betw. nations, years unstinting thankless service, put aside persnl consids for good greater community. Often still in harness late at night, school galas, raffle tickets arsehl/breakfast. Many incidents colourful life too numerous mention. Ladies and Gents hands together warm welc. good friend many here tonight, example to younger player and ornament to game, let's hear it. Mr Frederick Dagg. (All stand)