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Colum McCann is an Irish writer known for his profound character development and rich narrative techniques. His works often explore the relationship between individuals and society, as well as deep insights into history and culture. Born on February 28, 1965, McCann's writing career began in the 1990s, and he has published numerous novels and short story collections.

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“I think one of the biggest political failures, and the biggest social failures, over the past few years has been the failure of empathy; not being able to look at the other person down the street.”

Thinking Years Looks Persons Has Beens Able Past Political Social Streets Empathy Over The Past

Author:Colum McCann

“Stories are the best democracy we have. We are allowed to become the other we never dreamed we could be.”

Stories Democracy

Author:Colum McCann

“The Irish are great for their tunes, but all their lovesongs are sad and their warsongs happy.”

Book:TransAtlantic

Source: TransAtlantic

“The point of flight. To get rid of oneself. That was reason enough to fly.”

Reason Enough Oneself Flight

Book:TransAtlantic: A Novel

Source: TransAtlantic: A Novel

“One small cloud, cast out by the herd, limps away to the west.”

West Clouds Casts Herds

Book:TransAtlantic

Source: TransAtlantic

“We have to admire the world for not ending on us.”

Book:TransAtlantic: A Novel

Source: TransAtlantic: A Novel

“They told me Corrigan smashed all the bones in his chest when he hit the steering wheel. I thought, Well at least in heaven his Spanish chick'll be able to reach in and grab his heart.”

Wells Heart Able Heaven Bones Wheels Chests Chicks Steering

Book:Let the Great World Spin: A Novel

Source: Let the Great World Spin: A Novel

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Born: February 28, 1965
Known for: Writer
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