When I came back to Dublin, I was courtmartialed in my absen... - Brendan Behan

This quote is attributed to Brendan Behan.

"When I came back to Dublin, I was courtmartialed in my absence and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence."

Brendan Behan Humor

Playwright Novelist Irish 1923–1964

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