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''A Nest of Occasionals'', published in 2009, is collection of autobiographical essays by New Zealand-Australian comedian Tony Martin. It is a follow-up to his first book ''
Lolly Scramble ''Lolly Scramble: A Memoir of Little Consequence'', published in 2005, is collection of autobiographical essays by New Zealand-Australian comedian Tony Martin (comedian), Tony Martin. A second volume, ''A Nest of Occasionals'', appeared in 2009. T ...
''. The people mentioned in the book are not referred to by their real names. The book is dedicated to Martin's late co-presenter
Richard Marsland Richard Kemble Marsland (5 September 1976 – 6 December 2008) was an Australian comedy writer, actor, comedian and radio personality. Career Radio Marsland started his radio career in Adelaide on the SAFM breakfast show with Greg Fleet, ...
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Contents

Thunder Bungers Martin's experience with the school bully, and various adventures while weekend boating with his stepfather. We Investigate Anything Tony recalls his childhood detective agency similar to that of "The Three Investigators". Pornography Before the Internet Martin reveals his childhood and adolescent attempts to acquire pornography. They Get Their Heaps Martin explains the birth of his love of cinema and his first experiences creating films at school. It also includes his first meeting with Richard Wilde/Wilkins. Periodic Adjustments Tony describes his first job at the local army surplus store and its various unique characters. An Actor Prepares, Apparently Amateur theatre in New Zealand and feeble attempts to get action. Thinking About Carpet Tony recalls his work in FM radio advertising in a small New Zealand town. The Story Bridge Tony moves to Brisbane, rents some videos and allegedly sets fire to Wickity Wak and punches out Billy J Smith. The Aspect Planners Tony moves in with perhaps the most "piss-weak" spies in the world. Access All Areas Tony turns his body into the big brother house. Lost Dogs Home Tony helps a stranger find a lost dog and along the way learns that the most effective way to cheat on one's wife, is to live with one's sister. A Dirty Bomb Tony learns how to be racist whilst not actually being a racist. Things to Do in Te Kuiti Tony returns to his home town to investigate his grandparents.


External links


''A Nest of Occasionals'' page at Pan Macmillan

Review at The Independent Weekly
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