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I've decided the secret of parenting is benevolent neglect.I put my family last. Because if you don't, if you put them first, they never thank you. You'll never get a word of thanks from them.

Barry Humphries

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Barry Humphries
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: February 17
Comedian
Film Actor
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Melbourne
Australia
John Barry Humphries
Dame Edna Everage
Edna Everage
Les Patterson
Barry McKenzie
Sandy Stone
Bazza McKenzie
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