Kindness

I’m sure this link will break sooner rather than later. But for now, Go Gentle Into That Good Night

I respect kindness in human beings first of all, and kindness to animals. I don’t respect the law; I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer.

For 57 words, that does a pretty good job of summing it up. “Kindness” covers all of my political beliefs. No need to spell them out. I believe that if, at the end of it all, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try. I didn’t always know this, and am happy I lived long enough to find it out.

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-LETTERS OF NOTE-
'He is the worst specimen I have met in 30 years’ service. I urge his dismissal from the job now before good material is rendered useless and the place ruined.'

'A self-proclaimed “drinker with a writing problem,” Behan left behind more destruction than decoration. Paint was spilled, walls were somehow burned, and judging by the now-famous letter you are soon to read, at least one principal lighthouse keeper was pushed to breaking point.'
https://substack.com/home/post/p-159577383 #BrendanBehan

On his death bed he reportedly told a nun looking after him: ‘Ah, bless you, Sister, may all your sons be bishops’. At his funeral he was given a full IRA guard of honour, which escorted his coffin. 2/2

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Brendan Behan (Breandán Ó Beacháin) was born on 9 February 1923 in the inner city of Dublin at Holles Street Hospital to Kathleen and Stephen Behan. The family were educated working-class Republican. Brendan was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, playwright, and Irish Republican activist who wrote in both English and Irish.

#BrendanBehan #Dublin #Ireland #IrishLiterature #OnThisDay

The Quare Fellow, Brendan Behan's first play, was first performed at the Pike Theatre, Dublin on 19 November 1954.

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Brendan Behan died in the Meath Hospital, Dublin on 20th March 1964. He was a writer, dramatist and Irish Republican.

Behan joined the IRA, which led to his serving time in a borstal youth prison in the United Kingdom and imprisonment in Ireland. During this time, he took it upon himself to study, and he became a fluent speaker of the Irish language. 1/2

#Ireland #IrishHistory #IrishLiterature #BrendanBehan #Gaeilge #Dublin #MeathHospital #OnThisDay

Brendan Behan (Breandán Ó Beacháin) was born on 9 February 1923 in the inner city of Dublin at Holles Street Hospital to Kathleen and Stephen Behan. The family were educated working-class Republican. Brendan was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, playwright, and Irish Republican activist who wrote in both English and Irish.

#BrendanBehan #Dublin #Ireland #IrishLiterature #OnThisDay

Went and researched why #BrendanBehan wasn't answering the ouija board.

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https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/arid-41118052.html

Me, I believe there's enough talent in poetry where I'm from, roughly, (even if I'm not it) that Brendan Behan is no sacred drunk.

Hollywood isn't special, neither is Ireland.

#BrendanBehanIsNotAnsweringTheOuijaBoard