Vale Clive James – a marvellous low voice whose gracious good humour let others shine
- Written by Liz Giuffre, Senior Lecturer in Communication, University of Technology Sydney
Australian writer and broadcaster Clive James has died at 80 years of age after a long illness.
Along with Germaine Greer, Barry Humphries and Robert Hughes, he was known as part of an elite group of “brilliant creatures” that emerged out of Australia at a cultural moment of change in the mid 20th century.
He will be remembered for his dry wit, distinctive voice and his unlikely yet hugely appealing screen presence.
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Authors: Liz Giuffre, Senior Lecturer in Communication, University of Technology Sydney