JOYful Days

31 Aug 2014

Richard Simpkin

Books

In this extended podcast exclusive Leo chats to photographer and author Richard Simpkin about his latest book 100 Australian Legends: The People Who Shaped A Nation.

Richard shares his stories throughout his career from knocking on cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman’s door to ask for a photo shoot, spending five months with INXS while they recorded their album X and meeting some of the world’s biggest stars including Audrey Hepburn, Oprah Winfrey, Russell Crowe and the late Michael Jackson.

As a sixteen year old Richard opens up about the late Michael Hutchence and how he took him under his wing and allowed him to practice his photography on him, he also talks about meeting and spending time with Kylie Minogue who was dating Michael at the time.

Richard also chats about the various Australian Legends in his latest book, from media tycoon Rupert Murdoch to ex prime minister Bob Hawke

Australian Legends: The People Who Shaped A Nation by Richard Simpkin is available in stores now.

• Visit: Richard’s website
• Follow: Richard on Twitter

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