I loved teaching. And I always used to say that acting was just something I did purely on my own terms, and that if I had to make a living from it there would be too much pressure.

He earned every precious beautiful moment life gave back to him.

I started hitching about the country when I was 16 or 17 years old. I found the music that was played around the country - Irish music - had a particular resonance.

I don't want people poking around in my private stuff. They've no business in it. My work is what I give to people, that's my job, and that's where it stops.

As an actor, to get a gift of a part like that is unusual. And then, to have the prospect of another one is always going to be interesting and exciting.

Once we start shooting, it's in there. You're trying to get into a place where you rise to the work, rather than make it manageable or make it work for you.

I think most people are decent people. I don't know if they could stand the pressure he's under, but most people aspire to be decent people.

No matter how low the sun sets, the time is coming when it will surely rise.

Aye, well, it’s like a battle. Ya lay yer plans, then when they go wrong, ya make things up as ya go.

No one who ever led a nation got there by following the path of another.

A true lover can never hate or hurt another.

Nature time and patience are the three great physicians.

I talk a lot in metaphors. I get my words out but sometimes they don't make sense.

Want a strong, solid relationship that is willing to go the distance? Get to know your running shoes.

I would never invite cameras into my life again.

You are not one person, but three: The one you think you are; The one others think you are; The one you really are.

I like some shooters, and I respect games like Doom, but I don't think it's right for me