Christy Brown

Christy Brown (5 June 1932 – 7 September 1981) was an Irish author, painter and poet who had cerebral palsy and was able to write or type only with the toes of one foot. His most recognised work is his autobiography; titled My Left Foot, it was later made into an Academy Award-winning film of the same name.

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