The Bible was a consolation to a fellow alone in the old cell. The...

Who said "The Bible was a consolation to a fellow alone in the old cell. The... "?

"The Bible was a consolation to a fellow alone in the old cell. The... " is one of a famous quotes by Brendan Behan. Complete quote is as follows;
"The Bible was a consolation to a fellow alone in the old cell. The lovely thin paper with a bit of matress stuffing in it, if you could get a match, was as good a smoke as I ever tasted."

What is "The Bible was a consolation to a fellow alone in the old cell. The... "?

"The Bible was a consolation to a fellow alone in the old cell. The lovely thin paper with a bit of matress stuffing in it, if you could get a match, was as good a smoke as I ever tasted." This is a quote by Brendan Behan which is about . He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from life's page, And be alone on earth, as I am now.

What does "The Bible was a consolation to a fellow alone in the old cell. The... " mean?

This quote is primarily about alone although it also includes other themes like . It is attributed to Brendan Behan. Complete quote is as follows;
"The Bible was a consolation to a fellow alone in the old cell. The lovely thin paper with a bit of matress stuffing in it, if you could get a match, was as good a smoke as I ever tasted."