Colm O'Rourke Quotes

You should keep a photograph of Mick Lyons on the mantlepiece to keep children away from the fire

Colm O'Rourke

• Children
• Fire
• Photograph
• Mick Lyons
• Mantlepiece

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• Open your hearts, open your hearts, then only you can enjoy yourself.

  

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• You should keep a photograph of Mick Lyons on the mantlepiece to keep children away from the fire

  

  Colm O'Rourke
  • Children
  • Fire
  • Photograph