I certainly had no intention of playing a man.

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

Acting doesn't have to be threadbare misery all the time.

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

Once you've done one style, you leave it for a while.

I would love to write the story of my upbringing in Ireland.

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.