The world is full of geniuses, and the world is full of fools.
JP Donleavy – A Fairy Tale of New York
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JP Donleavy is an American-Irish author known for his novel A Fairy Tale of New York. He was born in New York City in 1926 and later moved to Ireland where he became a naturalized citizen. Donleavy's work often explores themes of sexuality and unconventional relationships.
The world is full of geniuses, and the world is full of fools.
JP Donleavy – A Fairy Tale of New York
It’s not that I’m afraid to die, I just don’t want to be there when it happens.
JP Donleavy – A Fairy Tale of New York
If you’re looking for sympathy you’ll find it between shit and syphilis in the dictionary.
JP Donleavy – A Fairy Tale of New York
One drink is too many for me and a thousand not enough.
JP Donleavy – A Fairy Tale of New York
People who start to talk about their rights are people who are about to lose them.
JP Donleavy – A Fairy Tale of New York
You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from.
JP Donleavy – A Fairy Tale of New York
The American Dream is to be young, rich, and full of energy.
JP Donleavy – A Fairy Tale of New York