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Malachy McCourt

Younger brother of Frank McCourt. He is an actor, writer and radio host. In 2006, he ran for governor of New York on the Green Party ticket. He is the author of several books, including his bestselling memoir, A Monk Swimming. He co-authored the play A Couple of Blaguards with his brother Frank.

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Frank McCourt (1930-2009): Late Author’s Younger Brother Malachy Remembers Childhood Poverty Depicted in “Angela’s Ashes”

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