Kathy Lette

Author, TV Presenter, Travel Writer, Feminist

Her humour and astute observation on all it is to be human is legendary. The celebrated author and commentator has lived her life in the spotlight since the age of 17, when she co-wrote Puberty Blues – the iconic Australian novel about teenage angst in the 1970s surf scene.

Now in her 60s, with a string of successful books and countless media appearances behind her, Kathy shares a rollicking ride through her colourful life so far.

While not a cook herself, Kathy appreciates that food offers more than physical nourishment. It nourishes the soul, too. As it did in her childhood when her mother’s warm cupcakes on a Saturday afternoon embraced her in her family’s love. And now, the riotous feasts with the great minds of our times that leave her invigorated and inspired.

As she says, “You can see the one thing I don’t eat are my words!”.

Kathy is an eternal inspiration to women – and, yes, even some men – everywhere. But behind the laughter, there is also a serious side. As the mother of an autistic child, her social impact organisation is the National Autistic Society in the UK autism.org.uk 

There are several Australian autism organisations including Autism Spectrum Australia, Autism Awareness Australia and the Australian Autism Alliance.