I enjoy making films, but my heart is in the stage. Every night you have to be on. There's no second take.

To be honest I live among the English and have always found them to be very honest in their business dealings. They are noble, hard-working and anxious to do the right thing. But joy eludes them, they lack the joy that the Irish have.

I think America becomes more disgruntled by going to the movies and having an endlessly good time at them.

I enjoy making films, but my heart is in the stage. Every night you have to be on. There's no second take.

My mother adores singing and plays piano. My uncle was a phenomenal pianist. My brother John is a double bassist. I used to play the piano, badly, and cello. My brother Peter played violin.

I just think that things should be allowed to run their course, and not turned into a Disney ride.

Irish people are educated not only about artistry but local history.