I had to get rid of any idea of hell or any idea of the afterlife. That's what held me, kept me down. So now I just have nothing but contempt for the institution of the church.
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They all went into the bar business. Which was a mistake, because they began to sip at the merchandise and it set them back, set us all back. Well, them more than I.Frank McCourt
Something happened to the spirit in the famine, and they retreated into their caverns and into themselves. And they haven't come out.
Frank McCourt
I'm not one of those James Joyce intellectuals who can stand back and look at the whole edifice... It was a slow process for me to just crawl out of it, like a snake leaving his skin behind.
Frank McCourt
I think Eric just embodies what we want here with the Dodgers. He's passionate about winning -- he knows it's all about the fans so he wears his heart on his sleeve and he gives back to the community. He's a big part of the community -- he's the face of the Dodgers and that's very, very important. The community respects that because he gives back.
Frank McCourt
To do my job and do it well, I need to tune out criticism, ... I can't be persuaded by being pulled and tugged in different directions.
Frank McCourt
This is an iconic team in Dodger history. It's not just any other team.
Frank McCourt
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