I Never Had a Proper Job is a charming memoir which covers many subjects: the Catholic Church's power over society; corporal punishment in schools; povery; war-time rationing; and the general innocence of children at the time. Delving into the world of theatre and drama, Cassin recalls the actors and stars of his time; he records fit-up touring days, running a tiny theatre club in Dublin and a 200-seater, the 37 Theatre Club. While the harsh reality of Dublin is ever present, this delightful memoir explores the alternative side of it in the Arts scene at work.