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Gary McCormick is a notable New Zealand poet, radio and television personality, debater and raconteur. McCormick began writing poetry in 1968. His published volumes are Gypsies (with Jon Benson, 1974), Naked and Nameless (1976), Poems for the Red Engine (1978), Poems by Request (1979), Scarlet Letters (1980), Zephyr (1982) and Lost at Sea (1995). He also wrote Performance—A Guide to the Performing Arts in New Zealand for the Department of Internal Affairs (1979) and the satiric secret diary of Jacques Chirac, Honey, I blew up the Atoll (with Scott Wilson, 1995).〔''The Oxford Companion to New Zealand Literature'', edited by Roger Robinson and Nelson Wattie (1998)〕 He is also a long-time collaborator and friend of Sam Hunt.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=McCormick, Gary )〕 Invited to front a television documentary ''Raglan by the Sea'', his offbeat, amusing style won his first television outing the Documentary of the Year award. He went on to present a successful documentary series called ''Heartland'' where Gary documented the lives of the locals in small towns across New Zealand.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Gary McCormick )〕 Notable stories included the lovable girl from Wainuiomata, called Chloe Reeves, who became a national sensation overnight, with her tiger slippers and interesting lifestyle. McCormick also featured in advertisements for hardware retailer Mitre 10 during the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1997, he was named New Zealand Entertainer of the Year. In 2001, he appeared on a celebrity special of The Weakest Link.〔(The second- weakest link )〕 He has held a variety of other positions - a gardener for Porirua Hospital, a Merry-go-round operator and MCing the Sweetwaters Music Festival. McCormick is currently a radio co-host with Simon Barnett on More FM in Christchurch, and also has a regular slot on TVNZ's ''Good Morning'' show.〔 ==External links== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gary McCormick」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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