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It's common in rural Ireland to pick up a nickname that relates to an animal, bird, or a spider. Mine became 'scorpion' because I fought back, and scorpions are docile creatures until pushed too far.
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"It's common in rural Ireland to pick up a nickname that relates to an animal, bird, or a spider. Mine became 'scorpion' because I fought back, and scorpions are docile creatures until pushed too far."
— Walter O'Brien

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It's common in rural Ireland to pick up a nickname that relates to an animal, bird, or a spider. Mine became 'scorpion' because I fought back, and scorpions are docile creatures until pushed too far. — Walter O'Brien

About Walter O'Brien

Walter O'Brien was a Businessman from Ireland (1978–present).

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Who said "It's common in rural Ireland to pick up a nickname that relates to an animal, b…"?
This quote is attributed to Walter O'Brien, a Businessman from Ireland.
When did Walter O'Brien live?
Walter O'Brien lived from 1978 – present.