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    Put a Smile On That Face
    Put a Smile On That Face
    Put a Smile On That Face
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    Put a Smile On That Face

    By Dominic Kirwan

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    ‘Eerily reminiscent of the late poet Stan Rice, Kirwan’s words can almost be read as a sarcastic spiritual confession. A ruthlessly honest exploration of the human psyche, on one hand it seems a self-help book for the fabricated dishonesty of society, on the other it gives voice for those who have none. Humour is speckled through Kir

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDebbie Lee
    Release dateDec 16, 2016
    ISBN9781760412609
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