- Lolly Scramble
Infobox Book
name = Lolly Scramble
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author = Tony Martin
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country =Australia
language = English
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genre =Humour
publisher =Pan Macmillan
release_date = October 2005
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media_type = Print (Paperback )
pages = 320 pp
isbn = ISBN 0330422138
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followed_by ="Lolly Scramble: A Memoir of Little Consequence", published in 2005, is collection of autobiographical essays by New Zealand-Australian comedian Tony Martin.
The people mentioned in the book are not referred to by their real names.
Contents
Next Teller PleaseTells of the decline in use of
passbook s 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.
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
Hemochromatosis .Donkey ShinesMartin's experience with video game addiction.
In the Eye of the Lolly ScrambleParental punishment in combined families, and Christmas cheer.
External links
* [http://www.panmacmillan.com.au/display_title.asp?ISBN=9780330422130&Author=Martin,%20Tony "Lolly Scramble" page at Pan Macmillan]
* [http://www.popmatters.com/books/reviews/l/lolly-scrammble.shtml Review at Pop Matters]
* [http://www.thegroggysquirrel.com/issues/22/article/%22Lolly+Scramble+-+A+Memoir+of+Little+Consequence%22+-+Tony+Martin Review at The Groggy Squirrel]
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