Death of a legend

Today Australia lost one of the most remarkable Politicians and elder statesman of his time Sir Les Patterson, also cultural attaché extraordinaire and tax-payer funded member, connoisseur and ambassador for the Australian cheese industry. In fact he was claiming that right up to his death that he was still as busy as a Baghdad bricklayer . He was always seen wearing his stained powder-blue suit, deeply stained tie and always carrying a drink. He said once that he was born with a priceless gift, the ability to laugh at the misfortunes of others. I'll always remember how he continually sprayed the front row with spittle as he drank from a whiskey glass and remarked of the poor weather outside: “dampness is not always a bad thing is it fellas?” Using his remembered catchphrase 'Are you with me'... In his own words.... God Bless Australia - I only wish we owned it. Sir Les Patterson...