27. Oskar Drumming, from the front cover of The Tin Drum, by Gunter Grass.

If I ever intended to get another tattoo, I'd be having Oskar playing his drum on my left forearm. But I won't, as I got my only tattoo right the first time.

I adore this book for so many reasons, including the fact that my copy was shoplifted from what used to be the general store in Tootgarook, one hot January morning, They also sold fizz powder, except here it was called sherbet, and was sold in triangular bags with a coloured plastic spoon.