Old July-20th-2009, 06:56 PM   #1
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Frank McCourt, RIP
The Irish/American NYC English teacher who wrote Angela's Ashes died today after a battle with cancer. He was 78.



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Old July-20th-2009, 07:02 PM   #2
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My favorite book of his was, as you might expect, Teacher Man.

I'll hoist a pint of Guinness in your honor tonight.


Rest in Peace, Mr. McCourt.
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I loved A.A., couldn't put it down. Got an autographed copy at book signing. It was the only time I ever bothered to buy a book I had already read just to shake hands with the author.
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