| 词条 | Lolly Scramble |
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| name = Lolly Scramble | title_orig = | translator = | image = Lolly Scramble.jpg | caption = | author = Tony Martin | illustrator = | cover_artist = | country = Australia | language = English | series = | subject = | genre = Humour | publisher = Pan Macmillan | release_date = October 2005 | english_release_date = | media_type = Print (Paperback) | pages = 320 pp | isbn = 0-330-42213-8 | preceded_by = | followed_by = }} Lolly Scramble: A Memoir of Little Consequence, published in 2005, is collection of autobiographical essays by New Zealand-Australian comedian Tony Martin. A second volume, A Nest of Occasionals, appeared in 2009. The people mentioned in the book are not referred to by their real names. ContentsNext Teller PleaseTells of the decline in use of passbooks in banking. Something Of DreamsA New Zealand TV show shoots a scene in the neighbourhood of Martin's friend from Thames South Primary. MonoMartin and his friend befriend a peer whose religion forbids board games, television and movies, who is rumoured to possess only one testicle. Longnecks14-year-old Martin discusses 18-year-old Donna, who he has a crush on, with her 29-year-old boyfriend, and later attempts to engage her in conversation. The Secret PassageMartin's experience with New Zealand amateur theatre. A Made Bed in HellMartin moves into a rented room at the Yeoman household in Auckland. No Tarzan, MindAn account of Martin's time in the advertising industry, starting at the bottom rung, and learning kerning. The YetiMartin's experience at an Auckland boarding house run by a Swiss-German husband and Samoan wife. Breakfast in DubboAn account of a lengthy New South Wales Bus trip. Unlucky 12aMartin's time spent living in a flat in Melbourne. PrangThe events following a minor collision with a drunk driver. The Doctor is OutMartin's experience of visiting various chiropractors to cure recurring back pain. The Notary PublicMartin and his wife require legal forms to be signed by the "notary public". Any Old IronMartin undergoes treatment for haemochromatosis. Donkey ShinesMartin's experience with video game addiction, including Pong, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, and GoldenEye 007. In the Eye of the Lolly ScrambleParental punishment in combined families, and Christmas cheer. External links
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