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New book “Idiots, Follies & Misadventures”out in July also co-host of “Heroes and Howlers, And The Rest Is History” podcast; he/him

Sydney, Australia
Joined April 2009
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@MikeyRobins
Mikey Robins
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Here is my take, I’m an old white man Voting YES for The Voice takes nothing away from me And it seems to me ( as my grandfather used to say) it’s the right thing to do So I’m voting YES
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2 years
Many, many years this son of a single mother who worked at KMart got a previously unattainable education at a university I’m going to remember that tomorrow
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@MikeyRobins
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2 years
I’ve finally figured out who Perrottet reminds me of. Remember in high school when you had a substitute teacher taking you for a class in a subject that they actually hadn’t studied?
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@MikeyRobins
Mikey Robins
2 years
I actually think the bigger question is how do you justify playing ukulele without punching a cone?
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@MikeyRobins
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2 years
Somewhere off in the distance I hear the faint chuckle of John Hewson’s cake
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@MikeyRobins
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4 years
I completely acknowledge my Anglo Celtic history in the modern history of our nation But until we respect the ancient history of the original owners of this land that we invaded I can not celebrate this holiday
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@MikeyRobins
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7 years
The greatest thing in my life is my marriage to my wonderful wife. I just want my gay friends and family to have that. It's that simple
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@MikeyRobins
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10 months
24 years ago today Laura and I threw a party, I’m pleased to report it’s still going x
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@MikeyRobins
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2 years
23 years ago today Laura and I threw a party, pleased to say it’s still going xx
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@MikeyRobins
Mikey Robins
8 months
One of the funniest, loveliest people to have ever graced the comedy stage is no longer with us Cal Wilson was very special My heart goes out to those who held her close
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@MikeyRobins
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10 months
Four more likes and I get a crumpet for breakfast!
@MikeyRobins
Mikey Robins
10 months
24 years ago today Laura and I threw a party, I’m pleased to report it’s still going x
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@MikeyRobins
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3 years
This little boy turned 60 today and wants to thank everyone who has helped him have so much fun over the years
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@MikeyRobins
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11 months
I done a book!
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@MikeyRobins
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7 years
I have always been a very proud Australian, I love my country but what has occurred on #MANUS has made me feel ashamed. I will never forget or forgive those responsible
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4 years
The president will consult with his legal team, when his legal team gets back from screaming at people from the car park next to the dildo shop
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@MikeyRobins
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3 years
I’m so old I remember a time when caramel wasn’t salted
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@MikeyRobins
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9 months
Maybe it’s just my generation and the movies and tv shows we watched But I spent way too many years obsessively worried about quicksand
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1 year
I’m an old white guy who owns suits and ties, so can I just say to my suit and tie wearing brethren It’s reached a point ( actually way past it but..)where we need to “sit the fuck down, shut the fuck up And just listen
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@MikeyRobins
Mikey Robins
7 months
Ok here’s a quick question, I’m writing a piece about social media and this popped into my head I want to use but “It used to be every village had an idiot but now every idiot has a village “ I’ve googled , got nothing but will happily credit it if needs be
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@MikeyRobins
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2 years
Touring version of “The Odd Coupe” coming soon to your nearest theatre - restaurant
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11 months
Hi America and I’m not judging but surely Day first/ month second/ and then the year third, makes a bit more sense Cheers and best wishes
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3 years
Just took a break from rehearsing Waiting For Godot
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2 years
@KirstyWebeck No I’m PRGuy and so is my wife!
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@MikeyRobins
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5 years
I’m 57 and “back to school” ads still freak me out
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5 years
You know what adult life needs, recess. I miss recess
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4 years
I know what it’s like to be a bad boy around school muck up day, my fellow Newcastle High public school mates and I, in 1979 went on a massive pub crawl carrying a coffin asking drinkers to donate money in support of Cambodian refugees
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2 years
RIP Meatloaf, I got to interview him once and he was pretty wild, what often gets lost was his amazing theatricality and great voice: wether you liked him or not you have to admit he defied genre and created his own place in music history
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2 years
I’m probably late but has anyone suggested Bom Crash Opera?
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1 year
@barriecassidy Dutton now becomes the face of the NO vote, forever
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@MikeyRobins
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2 years
It’s taken over an hour for the Nats to count 21 votes, so want to see them at a blackjack table
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@MikeyRobins
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3 years
Ok I have to admit I didn’t have nuclear submarines on my 2021 shit storm bingo card It just keeps getting weirder
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4 years
@shaunmicallef You’re looking at ‘em
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@MikeyRobins
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4 years
I asked my cat “ So how do you think this new decade is going?” She looked at me and licked her anus
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6 months
Friends and pavlova! Our best to you and yours for the festive season Mikey&Laura x
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11 months
The Australian version of “Renfield coming soon to a theatre restaurant near you
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@MikeyRobins
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8 years
I'm so old I can remember when "post truth news" was called bullshit
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4 years
There were reports on the news tonight about nurses being hassled on public transport, some idiots didn’t like seeing them in their work clothes Ok these men and women are our heroes They are stringent in their understanding of communal health procedure So, DON’T BE A MORON ok
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5 years
Wow tomorrow is the first day when we can stand back and admire Uluru, an amazing, beautiful heart of our nation Loved even more now that it’s traditional owners are being respected for their tens of thousand years of respectful custody
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9 months
If for any reason the police need to release a photo of me to the media, can we please use this one?
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8 months
@weskrantz SB says “be patient, and plan the revenge”
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1 year
Xmas Eve lunch with Gibbo, Tanya and Laura’s world famous pavlova have a great few days, stay well, have fun and remember there’s always room for something sweet x
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2 years
A few people have seen this little joke as an attack on teachers and this was not my intention and sorry if it was interpreted that way. As someone who is incredibly proud of the memory of my mother’s time as a teacher this was not my intention
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9 months
Saw a chap on the street today biting into a Kit Kat, not breaking off a piece but just chomping away on it Strangely unsettling
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2 years
@RexChapman “Four score and seven years ago..” “Ask not what your country…” “We have nothing to fear but..” And “Werewolves can kill vampires”
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@lesstenny I was able to attend university
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3 years
So how many years before you spot a red baseball cap and don’t get annoyed?
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3 years
In heaven you get all your old sunglasses back
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4 years
Hi Twitter please stop asking “What’s happening?” You know what’s happening , we’re all at home wearing the same track pants for three days running
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@MikeyRobins
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5 years
Back in the 90s we shot a pilot for a version of “The Odd Couple” fortunately it wasn’t picked up
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5 years
Just got sent this old photo, and for obvious reasons I can’t recall the shoot
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I’m thinking of forming a Christian rock band “Fundamental As Anything “
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@MikeyRobins
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1 year
My dearest friend Tony Squires turned 78 today Happy birthday mate x
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6 years
@wendy_harmer As the son of a woman who sweated unbelievable hours at her public school to help her students I’m with @wendy_harmer and quite frankly you want to attack educators then you and me have a problem
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5 years
My personal fish hero is the pearlfish, because despite having the prettiest name of all fish; it actually lives in a sea cucumber’s anus. Shine on you crazy diamond
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@MikeyRobins
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4 years
Ok it’s time to reflect on the past decade, Australia is on fire, Trump will probably win the next election and Aung Sang Suu Kyi is on trial for war crimes Fuck I need a scotch
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@MikeyRobins
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2 years
Ok @YoungMasterPaul if this gets 100 more likes I’m booking a rehearsal space Ps when I say “rehearsal space” I mean garage
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4 years
Wow Twitter seems to like this photo, maybe we should bring the show back?
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5 years
Christian Bale puts on weight and gets a Golden Globe nomination, I put on weight and peanut butter gets taken out of the house
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@MikeyRobins
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6 years
To all those comedians (who are sort of around my age) and are complaining about how “political correctness “ has ruined comedy; Please try reading a fucking book
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6 months
Ok firstly I’m genuinely chuffed to be included in such great company And secondly as the son of a woman who worked to become a public school teacher I’m so proud of her hard work
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Look at all of these amazing people who came from one single public high school in NSW, Newcastle High, graduate honour boards
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5 years
Here’s one thing I thought I’d never say, I’m on Twisted Sister’s side
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4 years
Last night I heard my neighbours celebrating the lighting of Shabbat candles and even for this old lapsed Catholic it made me smile in these strange times Whatever your faith or humanism is,be kind; be generous
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1 year
If I can give any advice to the younger generations It’s one word: punctuality Just turn up on time That’s all I have, but I’m kinda right
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1 year
The kids are alright ❤️
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Losing his voice, ticks taking over, he battled through and the crowd lifted him up. What a set #LewisCapaldi absolutely incredible #glastonbury2023 moment
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Ok it’s 6pm the day after I got my AZ jab and I’m completely fine, my partner Laura was actually not great for about 8hrs but she’s now fine Both of us urge our 50plus friends to get the vaccination My best to all Mikey x
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Hi @TrentDalton I just wanted to say that your fantastic, original, beautifully written book has now become one of the greatest achievements of Australian television It is as close to perfect as any show I can remember Cheers Mikey Robins
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2 years
The only thing that’s better than a South’s win is sharing it with your oldest and best mate
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5 years
I have done some dumb things in my life, but I would never ride through a desert unless I was completely clear what the name of the horse was
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4 years
Someone’s not cool with thunder
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2 years
Hi Sydney the Robins kids are reunited, hide your silverware
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2 years
Every time I hear a chef on television saying “this is an unusual combination of ingredients” I’m always disappointed that they don’t mean a penguin, meth and a hire car
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Oh dear
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4 years
Here is a simple equation, the more money you spend on your cat’s toy, the less your cat will play with it
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4 years
Dare I say that if people weren’t stocking up on tinned food maybe they wouldn’t need so much toilet paper
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We just don’t use the word “dork” as much as we once did
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8 years
@HillaryClinton you are an inspiration to not only young woman and men but to all
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5 years
This was my great-grandfather’s store in Newcastle in 1908, the baby is my grandmother. Plus check out the left window he was selling Cadbury @oldshopsoz
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3 years
I competently fixed an appliance with a screwdriver today, I know this doesn’t sound like much but anyone who knows me will be amazed
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6 years
I fully support Halloween in Australia I just hope kids like wasabi flavored peas
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7 years
@realDonaldTrump You are just not up to the job, it's that simple. Sorry
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2 years
Hi streaming services can you all get in one room and just pick ONE volume level? Thanks
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2 years
Ok my darling just asked me “what was the first joke you ever got a paycheque for?” Late 80s Triple J “Join the Jesus Gym and you too can have the body of Christ!”
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2 years
Just told SB she was once again overlooked in Queen’s Birthday list
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3 years
@mrpford A legend, a gentleman and one of the sharpest minds to ever grace a studio. I was lucky enough to have met him on many occasions and was always warmed by his wit and encyclopaedic knowledge. My love to his family and friends and to him my everlasting respect
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@_outRAGEjess @nomdeplume42 At the end of the day the political party that invests in education is the party that builds a nation
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5 years
@danilic @checkouttv Mate at least you’re never had an elderly woman at Brisbane airport tell you why your the reason she doesn’t watch Masterchef
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5 years
Looking back on my maths education why did we spend so much time on trigonometry and so little time on splitting a restaurant bill?
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I’m in a business hotel ( no names) and all I can think is that at some stage the architect said “I’m thinking purgatory with couches”
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5 years
I find it completely bizarre that certain voices that believe in the rule of law are now attacking that pillar of justice
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4 years
Ok, I have come to this conclusion. I am going to take this “at home time” to read a book, which I feel I should have read by my age. I’m choosing James Joyce “Ulysses” If you wanna join in I’m gonna do daily book reports, please choose your own book #athomebookclub
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2 years
Job done
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4 years
About a year ago we moved into an apartment and told the cat “ you’re an indoor cat now” cat is now looking at us with a wry “welcome to the club” expression
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4 years
Ok I’m 58, I can finally say it “ fuck opera, I just don’t get it “
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4 years
Me at 20, the “moustache” was for a play, no excuse for anything else
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5 years
I just want to say that at one point in history someone asked “should we cover almonds in chocolate?” And we all took one step forward
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5 years
You know the greatest thing about my generation.... Paul Kelly We got a lot wrong but we got Paul Kelly
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4 years
You know what we don’t see enough of anymore; custard! We need more custard in our lives
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4 years
@JaneCaro I know I can’t fully understand how awful this is for women but as the son of a woman who went back to study (leaving her job at K Mart) and then became a mature age arts student & then a teacher I’m pretty pissed off
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