Q: Are you Irish?
A: Yes, I am half Irish with some German and English mixed in there.
Q: Do you always celebrate Saint Patrick's Day?
A: Whenever possible.
Q: Why did you wear green?
A: Because I am Irish and because I went to Notre Dame undergrad.
Q: Do you believe in leprechauns?
A: Sure. Doesn't everybody?
Q: Did you do anything special today?
A: Right here -- drinking Guinness.
Q: Did you go to any Saint Patrick Day parties this weekend?
A: No, but I ran a Saint Patty's Day marathon in Virginia Beach.
Q: Did you pinch anyone today?
A: No.
--Compiled by Patricia Cooper
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