Two people can make love but that isn't necessarily love.

I avoided nudity unless a film couldnt be told without those scenes. If you look at my films, few of them have that element, yet nudity and male fantasies have become emblematic of my work.

Im more keen on the person Im involved with showing me his commitment rather than going through a marriage to display commitment to the world.

Two people can make love but that isn't necessarily love.

It helped me when I decided that we're on this planet to learn to live together and get along.

I came to Ireland 20 years ago as a student, hitch-hiking round for a week and staying in Dublin.

On the stage, you alone hold the key, and on the night you have to trust that the director has inspired you enough to take the material and run with it.