Paul McDermott’s all-star beginnings - the year that made me | Radio National

Paul McDermott has been many things. He was one-third of the Doug Anthony All-Stars, along with Richard Fidler and Tim Ferguson.
He has taken his mixture of choir-boy singing and bad-boy anarchy to other great successes, notably Good News Week.
He's written children's books, musical theatre and award-winning short films. He’s event been nominated for a Gold Logie.
So when did he start down the path towards becoming this Australian cultural force? 1982
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[@christuckwell3185]

A great interview with Paul. I have greatly appreciated all of his creation output. Would love to see a longer interview with him.

[@smithy280663]

If you ever get a chance to see Paul in what ever he is doing, do yourself a favour and go. He is a sensational performer, brilliant musician, lyricist, singer, story teller & comedian.

[@headlessnotahorseman]

We are so lucky he managed to get into art school the second time. I don't know if any of your are history buffs, but the last time someone charismatic with edgy ideas got rejected from art school things didn't turn out so well.

[@captainpoppleton]

He may have invaded Tasmania or one of the smaller Pacific Islands.