Quote by 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.


When I came back to Dublin I was courtmartialed in my absenc

Summary

This quote, attributed to Brendan Behan, illustrates his dark humor and defiance in the face of adversity. Having returned to Dublin, Behan discovered that he had been court-martialed and sentenced to death while he was away. Rather than fearing the consequences, Behan sarcastically suggests that they may as well execute him in his absence. The quote reflects Behan's wit and his refusal to succumb to the fear or despair that such a situation might evoke.

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Death
By Brendan Behan
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