Tim Ferguson Tim Ferguson i(A33143 works by) (a.k.a. Timothy Dorcen Langbene Ferguson)
Also writes as: DAAS
Born: Established: 1964 ;
Gender: Male
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1 5 form y separately published work icon The BBQ Stephen Amis , Serge De Nardo , Tim Ferguson , David Richardson , Angelo Salamanca , ( dir. Stephen Amis ) Australia : BBQ Three , 2018 12544142 2018 single work film/TV

Darren 'Dazza'” Cook is the patriarch of a suburban Aussie family specialising in barbecuing, claiming that his ancestor was none other than the famed British explorer, Captain James Cook who introduced the “barbacoa” to Australia. Darren’s partner DIANE secretly wishes he would pull back on their weekly Saturday BBQs in order to spend more quality time with the family. But one Saturday, Dazza accidentally gives his neighbours food poisoning and the local magistrate orders him to attend a food safety course with The Butcher, an infamously demanding Scot. Together they enter an international barbecue competition in order to reclaim Dazza’s reputation. But Dazza must battle egotistical French chef, Andre Mounteblanc to win BBQ glory. The steaks don’t get much higher! (Screen Australia)

1 14 form y separately published work icon Spin Out Tim Ferguson , Edwina Exton , ( dir. Tim Ferguson et. al. )agent Australia : Mockingbird Productions Film Victoria , 2016 Z1883933 2016 single work film/TV

'There is nothing on earth like an Australian Bachelors and Spinsters Ball, hundreds of Ute's invade the outback for a weekend of fishtails and spin-outs. Spin Out finds two best mates, Lucy and Billy, going in circles - very fast - It can't last. They've got one night to wake up to their love or they'll be lost for life.' (Production summary)

1 The Inescapable Conclusion Taking Comedy Seriously Tim Ferguson , 2014 single work criticism
— Appears in: Island , no. 138 2014; (p. 14-19)
'Abstract: The Australian comedy industry generates billions of dollars from film, television, theatre and standup. It employs hundreds of writers, actors and production personnel. Most of Australia's biggest box office earners have been comedy movies. Switch on any free-to-air network during evening primetime and you will see sitcoms, sketch shows and topical comedy shows, such as Shawn Micallef 's Mad As Hell. The nation's biggest comedy event, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, rivals all our arts festivals in terms of national profile, media attention and box office takings.' (Publication abstract)
1 Sticking It to Disability Tim Ferguson , 2014 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Eureka Street : Best of 2013 , 5 January 2014;
1 Rant! Tim Ferguson , 2014 single work column
— Appears in: Australian Author , December vol. 46 no. 2 2014; (p. 32-33)
1 A Comedian's Shtick Tim Ferguson , 2013 extract autobiography (Carry a Big Stick)
— Appears in: Good Weekend , 14 September 2013; (p. 9)
1 4 y separately published work icon Carry a Big Stick Carry a Big Stick : A Funny, Fearless Life of Friendship, Laughter and MS Tim Ferguson , Sydney : Hachette Australia , 2013 6434747 2013 single work autobiography

'The frank and fearless story of a man fighting MS with comedy.

'An inspiring memoir that shows we can laugh at adversity or beat it with a great big whacking stick. Wendy Harmer

'Tim Ferguson had it all. He was part of the edgy, provocative comedy trio the Doug Anthony Allstars (DAAS). The three mates began busking on the streets of Canberra and went on to become rock stars of comedy conquering pubs, clubs, theatres and televisions all around the world.

Then, one morning, Tim woke and his whole left side wouldn t work. He d suspected something was wrong before that day but had done his best to ignore it. If only it was so simple. An eventual diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) meant an end to the frenetic, high-energy life Tim was living. He had to start again He kept his diagnosis to himself, but secrets are a burden. Eventually, he told the world.

'MS might have changed a lot of things, but Tim s quick wit is still as sharp as ever.' (Publication summary)

1 2 Carry a Big Stick Tim Ferguson , 2012 single work drama humour 'The master of comedy returns...

'The master of comedy returns to the stage to deliver stories from a life on the comedy warpath. From touring the world as one of the Doug Anthony All Stars, to his life as a network celebrity, Tim speaks (and sings) about his adventures with wicked wit and admirable honesty.

'Tim has battled Multiple Sclerosis for much of his adult life. Speaking about it publicly for the first time in 2010, he said, "It's not for wimps." and "You can laugh, or you can cry. Laughing takes fewer tissues."

'Tim warns audiences to "Be mildly nervous. Be very mildly nervous." Armed with a big walking stick, this master comedian is fierce, fearless and funny.'

Source: 'Carry a Big Stick' website, http://www.carryabigstick.com.au/
Sighted: 10/09/2012
1 My Sunday : Tim Ferguson, Comedian Tim Ferguson , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 28 August 2011; (p. 5)
1 This is a Laughing Matter, Seriously Tim Ferguson , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 23 August 2011; (p. 15)
1 Life in Five : Tim Ferguson, Comedian Tim Ferguson , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: Sunday Canberra Times , 6 February 2011; (p. 2)
1 3 y separately published work icon The Cheeky Monkey : Writing Narrative Comedy Tim Ferguson , Strawberry Hills : Currency Press , 2010 Z1676804 2010 single work criticism

'In a startling expose on how to write comedy the secrets of the comedian will finally be revealed. What makes us laugh? What are the principles behind a good joke and narrative comedy? And what is it we find so goddamn attractive about those who make us laugh?

'Tim Ferguson offers the answers to these age old questions and shows you how to write comedy made simple.' (From the publisher's website.)

1 Go to Your Room! Tim Ferguson , 2009 single work autobiography humour
— Appears in: Your Mother Would Be Proud : True Tales of Mayhem and Misadventure 2009; (p. 38-39)
1 Be a Man Tim Ferguson , 1998 single work prose
— Appears in: The West Australian , 18 March 1998; (p. 4)
1 7 y separately published work icon Left, Right and Centre : A Tale of Greed, Sex and Power Tim Ferguson , Ringwood : Penguin , 1997 Z417783 1997 single work novel satire
1 y separately published work icon DAAS Kapital Doug Anthony All Stars Kapital DAAS , North Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1992 Z1156189 1992 selected work drama humour
1 y separately published work icon DAAS Book DAAS , Sydney : Allen and Unwin , 1989 Z1022993 1989 selected work short story poetry humour
1 y separately published work icon DAAS Songbook DAAS , Sydney : DAAS , 1988 Z1156194 1988 selected work poetry humour
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