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Posted on 4 March, 2013 by Trish

54 great opening lines: 13

He died with a felafel in his hand.

He Died with a Felafel in his Hand, John Birmingham

*****

Tales, unfortunately too-true, of Birmingham’s years living in share-houses in Australia.  Tales that make me laugh and cringe.

And, yes, the title is the opening line.

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