When I came back to Dublin, I was courtmartialled in my abs… - Brendan Behan

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

Brendan Behan

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About Brendan Behan

Brendan Francis Behan (9 February 1923 – 20 March 1964) was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist and playwright who wrote in both Irish and English.

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Native Name: Breandán Ó Beacháin

Alternative Names: Brendan Francis Aidan Behan • Francis Behan

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When I came back to Dublin, I was courtmartialled in my absence and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence. - Brendan Behan

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