Then Again - John Clarke interview

Television (Full Length) – 1986

Quite what generates this flow of lunacy from Clarke's brain to his pen is hard to tell. I suspect that's one of those serious questions he didn't want asked.
– Reporter Kevin Milne ponders the source of John Clarke's abundant creativity

I don't think I would really. I've been offered a few things that would involve going there ... I think perhaps if it had happened when I was 12, I might have done it....
– John Clarke on being reluctant to leave Melbourne for work in the United States

Righto, kick it in the guts, Trev.
– Fred Dagg (Clarke) kicks off a rousing rendition of 'The Gumboot Song'

...it was terrific working with her, obviously — she's one of the real ones.
– John Clarke on writing Australian material for visiting American performer Bette Midler

I would think Fred Dagg could be described as being in life's great holding pattern. He's simply awaiting landing instructions, more or less permanently. He's always available. He's a very likeable character, and one that I enjoy doing, so whenever required I can wheel him out. And of course Fred Dagg manifests himself in practically everything I do.
– John Clarke on the status of his most famous Kiwi character