We were always loyal to lost causes. . . Success for us is the death of the intellect … - James Joyce

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I don't remember those early playoff games. Keep it positive. I'm a different player. More focused. I know how important it is to score in the playoffs.

James Joyce

We were always loyal to lost causes. . . Success for us is the death of the intellect and of the imagination. ~ Professor MacHugh

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When the short days of winter came, dusk fell before we had well eaten our dinners. When we met in the street the houses had grown sombre. The space of sky above us was the colour of ever-changing violet and towards it the lamps of the street lifted their feeble lanterns. The cold air stung us and we played till our bodies glowed. Our shouts echoed in the silent street.

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