Monday, February 06, 2012

"There are many crimes in the Irish lexicon, odd actions that in the UK wouldn't even rate a mention, but here were nigh on unforgivable.

Topping the list are:

1.)  Silence or reticence. You've got to be able to chat, preferably incessantly. Making sense isn't even part of the equation.

2.) Not buying a round. You might think no one notices, but they do.

3.) Having notions, ideas above your imagined station.

4.) Neglecting the grave of your family.

There are others, such as having a posh accent, disliking hurling, watching BBC, but they are the second division. There's a way back from them, but the first division, you are fucked."
    
 - Ken Bruen, "Cross, A Novel"