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Interview: Nige 54, Author, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BABES!

Nige a.k.a. "Nige 54" a.k.a "The Nigester", it's great to have the opportunity to sit down with the author of the hugely entertaining "Around The World In 80 Babes!" and creator of the sensational website www.nige54.com

Thanks mate. That's very flattering.

So Nige, what's your background, where do you come from?

Mate, I just started out as an average guy from the suburbs in Melbourne. I come from a middle class family, went to a good school, then university and started work in the city in 1998.

But clearly you're not average anymore…

Yeah, well that's probably the case today. I made the decision that I wanted to go from average to phenomenal in all aspects of my life and I suppose that happened after an awakening of sorts which is how "Around The World In 80 Babes!" begins. But I am still a very long way from where I want to go……I have tasted the kind of lifestyle I want on a number of occasions, but the challenge is to create that and then maintain it every day.

So you have a day job?

Yeah. I have a serious corporate career in commercial property finance that dominates my life from Monday to Friday.

So what are your passions outside of work?

Oh that's easy……partying with my friends, traveling the world, meeting new people from different countries and of course, babes, women, chicks and nudity - and then writing about it. I love it!

When did you realise that you had a gift picking up babes?

I don't know if I have a gift……but throughout my teenage years and early adulthood, I always did reasonably well. However, the turning point came for me at the end of 1999. When I looked back at the conclusion of that year and realised that I had been with more girls and was involved in more crazy situations in one year than I had in my entire life, I thought I might be onto something. I then went overseas in the middle of the following year and at the conclusion of my Contiki tour (detailed extensively in Chapter 3 of "Around The World In 80 Babes!"), when even the Contiki tour guides were shaking their heads at my statistics, I knew that I had arrived. I didn't necessarily have a gift, but rather the ultimate strategy.

And hence the title of Chapter 4 in your book "How to Get Laid - All of the Time!"

Exactly.

So is that why you decided to write "Around The World In 80 Babes!"? To show guys the secrets to picking up?

To some extent. The main motivation in writing this book was due to the amount of females out there who have written books about men, dating and relationships. With respect, so many of these books are just crap and I thought it was about time we heard the male perspective.

Is that when you realised that you were living and breathing book material?

I suppose I believed that I had a life story that I thought was more interesting than the fiction these females had created and after receiving some very encouraging responses from friends and associates who I discussed the idea with, I knew I just had to turn this idea into a book.

For those who haven't read it yet, what is "Around The World In 80 Babes!" all about?

This book is about a lot of things. Primarily it is about my transformation from boring accountant to ultimate player through some pretty amazing globe trotting adventures throughout some of the most popular party destinations in the world. This book includes the ULTIMATE guide to picking up chicks, but it also talks about things such as how to organise a threesome, what is the best age to travel, how to win when girls start playing games, why you should hold girls accountable, how the craziest suggestions can sometimes give you the most amazing outcomes and at the end of it all, this amazing tale turns into a love story that results in the most unexpected twist which re-defines the word "unpredictable".

Well you're right about that as the ending totally surprised me. So why is your book self published?

I searched for agents and publishers throughout 2003 while I was living in Sydney and unfortunately or perhaps fortunately, I didn't have any success. Many of the people I approached enjoyed reading my manuscript, but no one was willing to take the chance on something new. Australia's literary market is very small, so it's bloody tough. Instead I self published through Publishing Solutions (www.publishing-solutions.com.au) and they have been great people to work with.

But self publishing means you pay for it?

That's right. But by self publishing I also have complete control over everything and that's pretty important with a project like this.

The book's called "Around The World In 80 Babes!" Do you hook up with eighty babes in the book?

Ha! I actually haven't counted. But I don't think so.

So how many babes have you slept with then?

That's a question I answered on my website recently……and the answer is that while I have a pretty good idea as to the number, it's not important. But according to the statistics released by various surveys, I'm apparently in the top 1% of men.

What are your thoughts on relationships?

If you're not planning to get married and/or you are unhappy, then they are a waste of time.

So if you are in a relationship and not happy what should you do?

Break up and move on. There are so many awesome babes in the world that will make you happy so go out there and get to work!

Did any babes ever audition for your book, and if so, how?

Ha, ha, ha! It's fair to say that not every babe during the time period that the book covers (1998-2001), is written about otherwise I never would have finished! But there were no formal additions……maybe I could think about that for a future project?

So who's your best score, your Number 1?

Man, tough question. There have been some awesome Eastern Europe babes, Swedish goddesses, American cheerleaders and some Aussie beauties……I'll have to get back to you!

What's your best ever line?

I'm not a huge fan of one liners but throughout "Around The World In 80 Babes!" I had quite a bit of success with, "Hi, I'm Nigel."

What are your favourite meeting and pick up places?

The fact is that if you have the right strategy you can pick up anywhere, anytime. You can't go wrong on a summer Contiki tour or partying in the Greek Islands, but throughout the book, I had great success at the "Zoo Bar" in London. Yet, after my recent four week trip overseas my favourite place would have to be Miami during Spring Break. Unbelievable!

Have you ever settled down with the one women?

Yeah I have. I fell in love with my first serious girlfriend when I was seventeen and then again with an American goddess during "Around The World In 80 Babes!" To find out more you'll have to read the book.

Mate, already have and just loved the ending! What reactions to the book have you been receiving from men and woman?

Guys love it. Girls want to hate it, but I think they can't resist being drawn in and as such, I have received some of my most positive comments from females.

So who's your dream date?

Amy Smart.

Really? Most guys would say Pamela Anderson or Carmen Electra.

Yeah, well I'm not like most guys. Most guys spend too much time dreaming and not enough time doing.

Why is a positive mental attitude important?

Because it is the foundation that drives me. That should be the case for everyone.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by a lot of things…… from the underdog coming from nowhere and winning to normal people who achieve extraordinary things like beating cancer or any kind of life threatening situation. But I'm also inspired by people like Michael Jordan and Tom Cruise who are champions in their respective fields who continue to produce the goods time and time again. The way Michael J. Fox has battled Parkinson's disease has been awe-inspiring.

What frustrates you?

Average celebrities who get book deals and don't even write their own books. Sporting personalities are famous for that.

So, is "Around The World In 80 Babes!" the groundbreaking novel of the 21st Century?

Ha! No question.

What other directions do you see it taking?

I would love to turn it into a screenplay or TV series.

Can we only purchase "Around The World In 80 Babes!" through your website www.nige54.com?

Yes, at this stage. It's only $24.95 Aussie dollars.

And is there a sequel to "Around The World In 80 Babes!"?

Not a sequel, but a trilogy. I have two more books planned, but I really need the support of a publisher to ensure a timely result. Writing a book while working full time is a massive challenge that, at times, I can't believe I actually completed. People always ask me where I found the time and even I am still not sure. That's why it took me nearly three years from writing the first word to arriving at this point.

Well Nige, I hope that happens as I can't wait for the sequel, let alone the trilogy. Best of luck and thanks for your time.

Thanks mate. The pleasure was all mine.

Editors note: The perfect book for every man.

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