That Damn Dame

SYDNEY, Australia - Internationally renowned comic character Dame Edna Everage's alter ego, Australian actor Barry Humphries, punched a photographer who pursued him outside a Sydney restaurant Wednesday, his publicist said.

The 72-year-old — who has found enduring fame in the United States, Britain and Australia on stage and screen through the purple-haired housewife character he has been playing since the 1950s — struck celebrity freelance photographer Malcolm Ladd, 54, publicist Suzie Howie said.

I really hope this Ladd fucker isn't making a deal about this. Imagine what a homo he'll look like if he sues after getting slapped ("get back, bitch") by a 72 year old cross-dresser.

Did a fast 5 today (7:30ish pace). The miles taper down to the 22 on Sunday. I'm bristling with energy and trying to hold myself back so I don't blow the wad early. Good luck!