Was It Something I Said?

Brett Hayhoe’s new memoir lands with humour, heart, and one unforgettable Nigel moment.


A sharp, cheeky, and deeply human look at the moments that shape us — and the ones we never see coming.

Book cover for 'Was It Something I Said?' showing a large white question mark on a weathered brick wall, author Brett Hayhoe remains visible at the bottom edge.

Broadcaster, writer, and storyteller Brett Hayhoe returns with a memoir that blends humour, vulnerability, and the kind of social slip‑ups we all pretend we’ve never made.

Was It Something I Said? — The Birth of a Nigel explores identity, reinvention, and the chaos of being human, all wrapped in Brett’s unmistakable voice.

  • Brick wall background with a large white question mark and the caption:'Every question begins with a story.'
  • Night street scene at dusk with wet cobbles and glowing lamps; a large question-mark shadow stretches across the pavement, with the caption'Behind the lens, between the lines – Brett Hayhoe' below.
  • Three overlapping silhouettes of heads against a brick wall, with the caption: "Identity isn’t found — it’s rewritten."
  • Nighttime city street after rain; wet pavement reflects warm streetlights and neon signs in puddles.
  • Kindle tablet on a wooden desk displaying the book'Was It Something I Said?' by Brett Hayhoe; caption reads 'Now streaming stories to every screen.'

Whether you’ve ever said the wrong thing at the wrong time or reinvented yourself on the fly, this book will make you laugh, cringe, and feel seen.

“The moment you become a Nigel — and everything that follows.”

Promotional poster for a memoir titled 'Was It Something I Said?' with a framed book image and QR code on a dark background.


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