There was no professional theater in Cork, but still I did a lot of performing.

I once saw my mother playing Mary Magdalene in a parish event. But she had to put the role aside in order to go and front the choir who were singing at the same occasion. She left the stage halfway through the Crucifixion.

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'm not afraid of chaos and I'm happy talking to strangers. I really love not knowing where I'm going.

The energy released by it is enormous and it becomes quite addictive, the power between the audience and the actor.

I can hardly decide what plays I should be in.

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.