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In an interview, he once explained the origin and pronunciation of his name thus: "My name is certainly not pronounced `Eye-rons,` but just like the metal. In England we say, `Eye-ons` -- we`re lazy about our Rs. Here (USA) I guess you would say `Ire-ons.`" The name is fairly common in England, it`s probably short for Ironsmith."

- Jeremy Irons

Nothing raised the ire of the people in my district more than the indecent use of the public airwaves, and finally we are doing something about it.

- Allan Cribbins