The problem with Ireland is that it's a country full of genius, but with absolutely no talent.

In life there exist two classes: first class and no class.

Arnold Bennett was a writer I admired. He was actually taking notes at his father's deathbed.

I think with every writer there are two people there.

My grandmother made dying her life's work.

As somebody once said, we're not punished for our sins, we're punished by them.

I don't think anyone is the perfect one to play me.