The Tap-Dancing Knife Thrower: My Life (without the Boring Bits)

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The icon and legend finally shares his story in his own style—without the dull parts. Paul Hogan first graced Australian screens in 1971 as a 'tap-dancing knife thrower' on New Faces, performing on a dare. A father of four and a Sydney Harbour Bridge rigger, he quickly became a viewer favorite, leading to regular appearances on Mike Willesee's A Current Affair. His popularity soared, and alongside his best friend and business partner, John Cornell, Hogan became Australia's beloved TV comedian. His memorable comedy shows and groundbreaking advertisements for cigarettes, beer, and tourism helped redefine the image of Australians both locally and internationally. In 1986, he conceived, co-wrote, and starred in Crocodile Dundee, which became a global sensation and earned him a Golden Globe, along with Oscar and BAFTA nominations. Despite claiming retirement, he continued to star in successful films. Yet, even as his fame grew, he often felt like an imposter, expecting someone to remind him of his humble beginnings as a rigger. This account is a humorous and candid reflection on his extraordinary life, filled with untold stories and delivered in Hogan's signature self-deprecating style—truly his story, told without the boring bits.