If I'm not at my study by 10:00, 10:30, forget it, I can't write a word.

When my father would come home from the track after a good day, the whole room would light up; it was fairyland. But when he lost, it was black. In our house, it was always either a wake ... or a wedding.

Always a bridesmaid never a bride my foot!

No one can take Jesus away from me.... There's no doubt there was a historical figure of tremendous importance, with enormous notions. Such as peace.

Irish women are always carrying water on their heads, and always carrying their husbands home from pubs. Such things are the greatest posture-builders in the world.

I love working with young people, which is to me a big kick.

And maddest of all, to see life as it is and not as it should be.