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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 23h

Best-named dog on this morning's walk? Alex.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

There have been some lovely things written about Truly Gifted Kids, but this has to be the sweetest, most flattering piece, coming as it does from the pen of the man behind the tremendous Sproutology site. I'm so relieved/delighted to have his approval. www.sproutology.co.uk/exposition/t...

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Truly gifted kids - Sproutology

It’s been a very long time. There are a few reasons for that....

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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Truly gifted kids - Sproutology

It’s been a very long time. There are a few reasons for that....

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

When driving through the M5/M4 interchange at night, it is the law to have the Dan on the car stereo.

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Martin Fitzgerald @4hundredblows.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Umbrella Man is going on tour! Think my Edinburgh show but bigger, and an interval for refreshments! Info and tickets available from www.TheUmbrellaManShow.com Hope to see you there x Reposts very much appreciated.

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Victoria Gausden @ancientnmodern.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Here’s a little quiz. Are these characters from Matt Berry’s Toast of London or Wakefield Trinity players? Tyson Smoothy Isaiah Vagana Jazz Tevaga Mason Lino Clem Fandango

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

'He was at Knowsley Safari Park one day where he saw a monkey with a banana in one hand and a tin opener in the other. And he shouted over: "Hey, you don't need the tin opener for that!" To which the monkey replied: "It's for the custard, dickhead." #hmhb

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Gavin Hogg @wholehogg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Great quote from Muff Winwood in @nigetassell.bsky.social 's 'Truly Gifted Kids' I love that he could see something unique in Paddy's songs and gave him room to develop. Thank you Muff ✊

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Lovely chat with my charming old pal Rob.

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Graeme Thomson @graemethomson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

22 years ago this week, the book in the top left corner was published. There have since been 10 more, published in English across the world and translated into German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Finnish... A lot of work/words. Grateful to anyone who has read any of them.

Two bookshelves filled with books written by me. The first 11 are the original hardback publications in English. The rest are paperbacks, foreign language and overseas editions, etc. Lying flat on the second shelf are 4 books: two proof copies and two anthologies

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A four-star review for Truly Gifted Kids in the new issue of Record Collector: 'A collage-like lightness of touch which many writers might envy.'

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Cracking morning up on the tops.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Back in the day, when I was a Latin DJ, I'd slip this on between the Eddie Palmieri and Fania All Stars tunes. Always went down a storm - although a few salsa couples would tut and head to the bar for a glass of tap water.

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WooooOoOooOendy 👻 @wednesdaygj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I know *everyone* will be sharing this, but it’s bloody marvellous and I don’t care if you’re bored of it. youtu.be/OqqbM1B-mPY?...

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Holocaust hero Sir Nicholas Winton (That's Life - 1988)

YouTube video by Tops of the top

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

If you've bought, read and liked Truly Gifted Kids, aside from buying another copy for the Sprout fan in your life, please leave a review online. They REALLY make a difference. Thank you.

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Paul McGee @paulmcgee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tell you what, though; that Arbroath v Bon Accord record's fucking had it next season.

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Prashant 🌊 @prasshant.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Fair play to Arsenal skipper Martin Ødegaard's father, he refused an offer from a law firm to set up an offshore company in a tax haven to manage his son's image rights when Martin signed for Real Madrid, saying everyone should pay taxes. 🔴⚪

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Bonus points to Terry for buying his copy on the Sprouts' home turf.

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Gavin Hogg @wholehogg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

About to start Truly Gifted Kids by the truly gifted @nigetassell.bsky.social Swoon's on the stereogram to get me in the mood - very much looking forward to this one.

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Sarah Dempster @dempster2000.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Jeff McEnroe must condemn.

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Half Man Half Biscuit Information Service @hmhbinfo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From the vaults: article from Smash Hits, September 1986, contrasting the savvy moneymaking tour machine of the #HMHB of the day, with the naive amateurs Wham! (and The Toy Dolls). With thanks to Brian McCloskey via FB.

Smash Hits page from 1986, articles with photos HMHB, Wham! and The Toy Dolls

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Features "avant-garde dissidents" Boston.

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The Loving Palms @thelovingpalms.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

@nigetassell.bsky.social the staff of Waterstones in Newcastle seemed to have placed a certain book at eye height as you walk in. I wonder if a certain reputedly frequent bearded customer has seen it?

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monochrome motif/ Andrew Hartshorn @handle.invalid · 28/09/2026

Most of my reading these days consists of music biographies. Just finished the wonderful Mark Hollis & Kate Bush bios by @graemethomson.bsky.social and now moving on to the new Prefab bio by @nigetassell.bsky.social I’m going in…..

Front cover of the book “Truly Gifted Kids” by Nige Tassell featuring a black and white photo of Prefab Sprout.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Folks! Don't forget that the men's cycling world championship road race is now live on the iPlayer.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

And he once sent me a message, commending me on my handwriting. I was in my late forties at the time.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A new Hunter Davies book at 90. My hero, ever since I had The Glory Game out on the longest loan from my village library as a kid. It introduced me to the idea of narrative non-fiction. And Hunter showed me that authors didn't have to stay in their lane. They could write about multiple subjects.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Another autumn of climbing my favourite stile.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sometimes Sprouts keyboard player back in the day, of course.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"Guess what? Autumn's arrived." Someone just described this as a book for all seasons. I'd like to think so.

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

‘How the Shadows became the world’s most important rock ‘n’ roll band’ ‘The Shadows: The Definitive Story’ by @rockingbob.bsky.social in today’s @thetimes.com @newmodernbooks.bsky.social

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you like music books that still have room for cameos from the likes of Spike Lee, Bob Monkhouse, the poet laureate, The Repair Shop, Bryan Robson, Bobby Robson, the Durham Classic Motorcycle Club and Roland Rat, then this is for you.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

An absolute pleasure and an honour to be the copyeditor on Bob's new one. I learned much.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Who fancies a game of #factoryrecordsinthegarden? I'll start off with a couple: New Border A Certain Patio

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I went to an all-boys comp and vividly remember one assembly when a fire-and-brimstone teacher asked 500 pubescent boys if we had "a bondage to masturbation".

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A lovely festival. I had the pleasure of appearing there last year. Lovely town, too.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A redux for the fanzine Irresponsible Spirit, reproducing vintage material along with the odd new element, which includes a wee interview with me about C86.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Love how the signage on the disused railway has used Paul Shane in Oh, Doctor Beeching! as the basis for their depiction of a stationmaster.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Here's 10,000 Maniacs' version of Don't Go Back To Rockville. You're very welcome. youtu.be/iSHYp9JMnTI?...

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[Don't Go Back To] Rockville

YouTube video by 10000 Maniacs - Topic

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