They all went into the bar business. Which was a mistake, because they began to sip at the merchandise and it set them back, set us all back. Well, them more than I.

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• Frank McCourt:

  I'm more interested in writing than in performing.

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  I think I settled on the title before I ever wrote the book.

• Frank McCourt:

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