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

I'm a much nicer person since my wife died. I found out what pain is, so on that level I'm much nicer.

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

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

I think with every writer there are two people there.

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

Gossip is more popular than literature.