Deep down I'm a very shallow person.

Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible.

You know, I have a theory about Charlie Haughey. If you give him enough rope, he'll hang you.

Regardless the destination, all roads lead home.

It is admirable to die the victim of one's faith; it is sad to die the dupe of one's ambition.

Everybody wants to go see the big hit [at the theatre]. Not because it's any good. Because it's the big hit and everybody wants to be able to talk about the big hit.

Just like old librarians, old coins are often more valuable than they appear at face value.

Because I have been lonely, I value love.

It's really amazing that I was discovered and that I've been given these great opportunities to travel the world and work with amazing artists. I'm very blessed.

Nothing is more real than nothing.

When I make an error, it's a very bad day in my house.

we know nothing of tomorrow, our business is to be good and happy today

I am really much more afraid of those people who have so great a fear of the devil, than I am of the devil himself.