Both Robert and his older brother grew up as gay men in Tasmania in the 1970's. When Robert's brother announced to the family that he was gay, this not only caused a rift, but Robert kept his own secret from the family for another twenty years. At 72, Robert launched Pecking Disorder, a story about is life. We discussed his journey and illustrious career as a creative artist, actor and writer, heterosexism vs homophobia and normalising being gay in our community.

For Robert's books. visit http://moorethemerriest.com/.

Background on Robert:
Robert Moore grew up on a hop and raspberry farm in New Norfolk, Tasmania. He’s worked as a teacher, actor and community artist in South Australia for many years. He wrote, musically directed and directed plays for children and parents while teaching in South Australian schools.  Robert was artistic director of Circa 1900 a community festival centred in and around historical Port Adelaide. As a pianist he has played for countless revues and concerts. In 1984 he tried to build the world’s largest liver-Largely Liver- in the Outer Harbour Passenger Terminal near Port Adelaide, but due to much artistic cirrhosis this project is in remission but will make a regenerative comeback sometime soon with the aid of today’s new technologies. Robert has worked as a performance artist. One of his most acclaimed shows was Carcass-Affirmative Action for Dead Lamb. This performance featured a combination of poetry, piano, mime and mutton. It was sponsored by Suppository International by arrangement with Scurf Australia and hit the boards after the initial failure of the liver.