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 Join the ABC Australia community on social media! http://abc.net.au/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/abc Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcaustralia Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcaustralia