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Tommy Lorne
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Tommy Lorne was the stage name of Hugh Corcoran[1] (December 7, 1890 - April 17, 1935) was a Scottish music hall comedian of the 1920s.

Born Hugh Gallagher Corcoran[2] in Kirkintilloch he grew up in Glasgow.

Lorne famously wore white make-up, boots that were too large, a jacket that was too short, a Glengarry and a very short kilt.[3] He performed his act in a high-pitched voice.

It is often said that Lorne sausage is named after him.[4] This is exactly the sort of tall story Lorne is likely to have started himself.

He died from pneumonia at age 45.



hugh

more esoteric stuff...................................

I see tommy died at the tender age of 45 in 1935. could lorne sausage have played a part in his early demise?

pity google did not have a photo of him wearing his white make-up, boots that were too large, a jacket that was too short, a Glengarry and a very short kilt. 

a sight to behold, but hard to imagine- especially the latter!

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