I think Catholicism took root very quickly in Ireland because it's a very superstitious religion, the holy ghost, the holy spirit, it has a goddess, very visual, the music.

Im living as an artist, and thats a staggering feeling, its a total luxury. And because you have this amazing chance, with so much freedom, Im determined to make something that is worth that. I feel this responsibility - to create something that makes an audience feel, which takes them somewhere. But thats very hard to achieve.

Directing is such a crucial part of the writing process; you start directing and you see what does not work. "Oh, God, what was I thinking?" and then you can rearrange it.

We know so little of the why, what the universe is, what infinity is. The veil around us is very fragile.

I started directing out of necessity, the first play I wrote in college because I didn't know anyone who could direct it.

I love stories that frame that: This is what life is about - you don't have a clue.

I just want the actors to put their faith in the language. Just let the words do the work.