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I've Been Asked Why Does Ireland Produce So Many Great Musicians, And The Answer Is It Doesn't. When You Count The Great Musicians Ireland Has Given The World In The Last 20 Years, You Can Do It On One Hand.

-Roddy Doyle

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I've Been Asked Why

Roddy Doyle

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I've Been Asked Why Does Ireland Produce So Many Great Musicians, And The Answer Is It Doesn't. When You Count The Great Musicians Ireland Has Given The World In The Last 20 Years, You Can Do It On One Hand.

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