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From Michael Collins to Oscar Schindler

Liam Neeson will be seventy this month. It’s hard to believe he’s still jumping off planes, trains and automobiles. Most people of that age are happy just to be able to go to work.

The Man behind James Bond

Albert R. Broccoli, the man who brought James Bond to the Silver Screen, grew up on a farm on Long Island, New York State. Nicknamed ‘Cubby’ Broccoli, he helped his father Giovanni on the farm, selling their fruit and vegetables on a stall in Harlem Market. When his father died, Cubby and his brother farmed land in Florida. Unfortunately, a hurricane totally wiped out their crops. The enterprising Cubby then became a coffin salesman with the Long Island Casket company. He also sold hair products.

A Priest for all Seasons

He is one of Ireland’s best known humanitarians. But what is less known about him is that he can claim to have helped shape Irish sporting history.

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