A lot of Irish people perform. They perform in drawing rooms. They sing songs and they play piano.

And by endlessly sanitizing our feelings, we actually feed a disgruntled nation.

I certainly had no intention of playing a man.

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

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.

A relationship is sent by God and accident.

A lot of Irish people perform. They perform in drawing rooms. They sing songs and they play piano.