Walter O'Brien - It's common in rural Ireland ... | Quotesia

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

Irish Businessman

Born: Feb 24, 1975

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