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Brendan Behan (1923 - 1964): Alcohol

Brendan Behan (1923 - 1964): Alcohol

The larger-than-life Irish dramatist, poet, and novelist once said, "I only take a drink on two occasions: when I'm thirsty and when I'm not."

In this photo: Brendan Behan

Photo: Daniel Farson/Getty Images

Aug 01, 1952
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