Quote by Brendan Behan

I was court-martialled in my absence, and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence.

I was court-martialled in my absence, and sentenced to death

Summary

This quote suggests a degree of sarcasm and detachment from the speaker's circumstances. It implies that the speaker was unjustly convicted and sentenced without being present or having an opportunity to defend themselves. By stating that they said they could be shot in their absence, the speaker is showcasing their indifference towards the decision made about their fate, possibly questioning the validity or fairness of the process that led to their sentencing.

By Brendan Behan

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