Excerpt: The Gillard Project by Michael Cooney reveals the humour at her core

By Michael Cooney
Updated April 18 2015 - 1:24am, first published 12:15am
Julia Gillard: Her humour was part of the reserve of her nature. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
Julia Gillard: Her humour was part of the reserve of her nature. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
"God, she laughed and made us laugh, and I think most of the people who worked closely with her over the years miss that the most." Photo: Andrew Meares
"God, she laughed and made us laugh, and I think most of the people who worked closely with her over the years miss that the most." Photo: Andrew Meares

People ask me: what is Julia Gillard really like? As a person, she is resilient, game, proud, yes; she has character to burn. Above all, though, Julia Gillard is funny and fun. Humour is at the core of her character and at the heart of her personal style.

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