Legendary larrikin Paul Hogan will be bringing his unique brand of Aussie humour to the South Coast on his Hoges Goes Bush tour.
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Hogan is excited about visiting Nowra and sharing stories from his remarkable life.
“It will be a trip down memory lane for people,” says Hogan.
“This show has been 40 years in the making and people will get to see a lot of what’s gone on behind the scenes.
“As I always say, truth is stranger than fiction.”
Hogan thinks he must have been born under a lucky star as his career has gone from strength to strength over the past 40-odd years.
“Going from being a rigger to a TV star was the biggest leap I’ve ever made but I’ve just rolled with it.
“I’ve never had a game plan or thought about what I’m going to do next year.
“I guess at first I was a bit of a reluctant star but I’ve learnt to revel in it,” he says.
Although he is based in America at the moment, Hogan says he would move back to Australia in a heartbeat.
“I miss everything, the people, the ambience … I’m trying to move back but I’ve still got my son over there in school.”
Asked if he has any connections to the South Coast, he says he loves the place.
“Holidays, surfing and fishing - it’s part of the Australian tradition.”
The notion of the Aussie larrikin does still exist according to Hogan and still has a place on television and in popular culture.
When he first uttered those iconic words, “throw another shrimp on the barbie,” he says there was “a bit of hue and cry from the literati who were not used to hearing such a broad Aussie accent, but it worked and charmed the Americans”.
His other famous catch cry of “That’s not a knife” (from Crocodile Dundee) also became part of global culture and for that he is proud – and the knife he designed himself takes pride of place at home.
Hogan is bringing his show to the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre at Nowra on Friday, July 25.
“It’s actually me telling my true story of the bizarre and wonderful life that I’ve had.”
He also has words of encouragement for anyone looking to break into show business.
“If you haven’t made it by 21 don’t give up – I started in the entertainment business at 30 and made my first movie at 46. I think I am inspiration to late starters.
“Have a go and have a hide like an elephant. If you are sensitive don’t get into this business.”
And yes, Hogan does have some words of wisdom for local crocodile attack survivor Trent Burton, “I hope you’re alright mate, I’ve had a bit to do with the crocs in my time and you’ve always gotta put safety first.”