I suppose in some ways, all over the world "crazy" is a term of abuse and I think that is something that should be stopped. In Ireland "crazy" is a term of abuse and people are terrified of anything that they conceive to be crazy. And the people believed to be crazy won't be treated compassionately, they will treat you horribly and use it as a reason to dismiss anything you would think, do, say or feel, so you're rocking into a self esteem trap.
Sinead O'ConnorI had developed manic depression [bipolar disorder] ... and the main symptoms the constant voice in the head telling you to kill yourself.
Sinead O'ConnorI feel that I was a useful contributor to society, and that I couldn't be a contributor to society in any other way.
Sinead O'ConnorWomen are to be valued for so much more than their sexuality. We arenโt merely objects of desire.
Sinead O'ConnorPeople often talk about me as a singer, but they don't often talk about you when you're a woman as a songwriter.
Sinead O'Connor