Barry Humphries mentions this to Michael Parkinson. You'll find it starts at 12'15" LINK to a video clip I've found a little more information: A year later (1973) I was with Barry at his first appearance as Les Patterson. Barry asked would I come with him to the Rooty Hill RSL Club in Sydney’s outer suburbs. Shortly after we sat down in the auditorium, Barry got up and said: “I’ll be back soon.” A little while later, a nondescript bloke in a crumpled suit stumbled on stage