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Dean Joseph Mitchell
The Moscow State Circus, with its spectacularly unfunny clowns, disturbingly dangerous high-wire acts and animal cruelty, would be transmitted live and at interminable length from a tent in Manchester.
“Blanched asparagus spears, gently brushed with extra virgin olive oil, was the staple diet of the Irish at the time and the asparagus”
― Eamon, older brother of Jesus
― Eamon, older brother of Jesus
“At school I was shy enough to wet myself rather than dare ask if I could be excused. It was embarrassing enough for me but imagine how my daughter felt. She was mortified, as were most of the teachers at her parents evening. That was a joke. I didn’t really wet myself”
― Jim Bob From Carter: In The Shadow Of My Former Self
― Jim Bob From Carter: In The Shadow Of My Former Self
“As I write this he’s the guitarist with Ferocious Dog. He stands back and simply plays his guitar and I’ve never seen him happier. I’m clearly way more needy than Les.”
― Jim Bob From Carter: In The Shadow Of My Former Self
― Jim Bob From Carter: In The Shadow Of My Former Self
“For instance, the oft-repeated idea that ‘we only use 10 per cent of the brain’ has no basis in fact, although recent research suggests that people who perpetually repeat that we only use 10 per cent of the brain may be using even less of theirs.”
― I'm a Joke and So Are You: Reflections on Humour and Humanity
― I'm a Joke and So Are You: Reflections on Humour and Humanity
“What you are doing, Cilka, is the only form of resistance you have – staying alive.”
― Cilka's Journey
― Cilka's Journey
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