Complex sentence: Although O'Grady has been criticised for his risqué humour and for publicly espousing leftist criticism of the government, he is a popular and highly acclaimed figure in Britain, having been awarded a variety of awards, among them honorary degrees and an MBE for services to entertainment.
Split into simpler sentences: Although O'Grady has been criticised for his risqué humour and for publicly espousing leftist criticism of the government, he is a popular and highly acclaimed figure in Britain. He has received a variety of awards, among them honorary degrees and an MBE for services to entertainment.