Smiths and Morrissey mention in book "Throwing It" by Jay Tando

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I recently wrote a coming-of-age book following a football player throughout his high school years and beyond in the mid-80's in Seattle. He is also a Smiths and Morrissey fan.

It is now available at Amazon in paperback and as an e-book for the Kindle:

http://www.amazon.com/Throwing-It-Jay-Tando/dp/148120467X

An excerpt from the book:

1985. It was cold driving Downtown to Skoochie's. Ray's breath was visible in the chilly car as he went on and on to his friend Alex Rankin about how much fun they were going to have tonight at the club. Alex had just gotten his Driver's License and for the first time he was allowed to got out unsupervised. Alex was a fellow New Waver but unlike Ray, he hated most sports, especially football.

Ray accepted that. They shared a common bond: They both loved Radio Station C-89 and the awesome New Wave songs they constantly played, always seemingly saying...

Sydney - Opera House (Dec. 22, 2012) post-show

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Sydney - Enmore Theatre (Dec. 21, 2012) post-show

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Brisbane - Convention Centre (Dec. 17, 2012) post-show

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Metric cover "Why Don't Find Out For Yourself?" for VH1 - You Oughta Know

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Abrahan sends the link:

You Oughta Know > YOK Live: Metric - VH1.com

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Wellington - Town Hall (Dec. 14, 2012) post-show

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