Christy Brown

Christy Brown (June 5, 1932 - September 6, 1981) was an Irish author, painter and poet, born in Crumlin, Dublin. One of thirteen surviving children, he had cerebral palsy and was considered mentally disabled until he famously snatched a piece of chalk from his sister with his left foot.

Trivia

The Irish rock band The Pogues paid tribute to Christy Brown with a song titled "Down All the Days." It is the 7th track on their 1989 recording Peace and Love.

Related Topics:
The Pogues - Peace and Love

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