Its not that the Irish are cynical. Its rather that they have a wonderful lack of respect for everything and everybody. – Brendan Behan
The big difference between sex for money and sex for free is that sex for money usually costs a lot less. – 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. – Brendan Behan
I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer. – Brendan Behan
PETAs campaign should be included in school curricula. If we can open childrens hearts and minds to animals needs, teach them to treat a dog or a chicken as if they feel fear and love and pain – as they do – then they will grow up to understand that we are all worthy of respect. – Ingrid Newkirk