I was feeling very irritable. It was that difficult time of the month when the credit card statement arrives.

I don't like being out of the crowd. It's lonely within a group.

I don't know if you can change things, but it's a drop in the ocean.

Some people have a terrible stretch between family and work. It is a difficult thing to achieve.

When I think of the future, I think of doing my washing so I've something to wear tomorrow.

My mother was born on a tiny farm in County Mayo. She was meant to stay at home and look after the farm while her brother and sister got an education. However, she came to England on a visit and never went back.

I wanted above all else not to be like my mum.