The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #70370   Message #1201889
Posted By: Fergie
07-Jun-04 - 08:34 AM
Thread Name: ADD: Banned Books Week - 'Leader of the banned'?
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Leader of the banned'?
When Borstol Boy was banned here in Ireland the author, Brendan Behan wrote a parody on McNamara's Band which began

Oh my name is Brendan Behan
I'm the leader of the banned
and I'm sure to make a fortune
cos I'm the best banned in the land
With Joyce, Synge, Beckett and Wilde
I'll joined the gallant banned
etc etc.