I had no accomplishments except surviving. But that isn't enough in the community where I came from, because everybody was doing it. So I wasn't prepared for America, where everybody is glowing with good teeth and good clothes and food. Frank McCourt accomplishmentamericaclothe share on social
I'm more interested in writing than in performing. Frank McCourt interestperformwrite Change image and share on social
The main thing I am interested in is my experience as a teacher. Frank McCourt experienceinterestmain Change image and share on social
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 backbarbegin Change image and share on social
And, of course, they've always condemned dancing. You know, you might touch a member of the opposite sex. And you might get excited and you might do something natural. Frank McCourt condemndanceexcite Change image and share on social
Happiness is hard to recall. Its just a glow. Frank McCourt glowhappinesshard Change image and share on social
Actually, my mother and Alfie came for three weeks' Christmas vacation and stayed for 21 years. I guess my mother never went back because she was lonely. Frank McCourt alfiebackchristmas Change image and share on social
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. Frank McCourt afterlifechurchcontempt Change image and share on social
I can't go too much into my domestic life because there are ex-wives ready to do me in. Frank McCourt domesticlifeready Change image and share on social
The sky is the limit. You never have the same experience twice. Frank McCourt experiencelimitsky Change image and share on social
