Irish Set Dancing

Famous quotes containing the words irish, set and/or dancing:

    The Irish are the only men who know how to cry for the dirty polluted blood of all the world.
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    It is a great pity—but ‘tis certain from every day’s observation of man, that he may be set on fire like a candle, at either end—provided there is a sufficient wick standing out.
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    My Mama has made bread
    and Grampaw has come
    and everybody is drunk
    and dancing in the kitchen
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