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      This is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

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      Lyrics to ‘Kiss Me, I’m Shitfaced’ Used by permission from Dropkick Murphys/Boston Scally Punk © Dropkick Murphys 2003.

      Lyrics to ‘Hello in There’ by John Prine © Walden Music Inc. and Sour Grapes Music Inc. Used by permission from Alfred Publishing Inc.

      Lyrics to ‘She Is My Everything’ by John Prine © 2005 TommyJack Music. Used by permission from TommyJack Music.

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      Source ISBN: 9780008180867

      Ebook Edition © DECEMBER 2008 ISBN: 9780007287260

      Version: 2016-05-13