My grandmother made dying her life's work.
I think with every writer there are two people there.
The problem with Ireland is that it's a country full of genius, but with absolutely no talent.
I've always enjoyed a woman's company more than men's. They're usually better looking.
My father I liked, but it was only after his death that I got to know him by writing the play.
An Irishman will always soften bad news, so that a major coronary is no more than 'a bad turn' and a near hurricane that leaves thousands homeless is 'good drying weather'.