The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind.
I came to writing because I joined the North Clare Writers' Workshop, which met every week at Ennistymon Library.
Anyone can watch 'The Worst Witch' - it's quite a versatile programme, even though most of the cast are female.
It's very important for empowering women and providing control.
'City Is Mine' was a real big video for me and a good opportunity to learn how to play out a scene.
My family has always been proud of being British.
I think we need politicians; we need people who want to serve.
The worst costume is when you don't have a costume.
Find the sweetness in your own heart, then you may find the sweetness in every heart.
American policy seems to be wed to a perpetual state of war. Why? History shows that the world will always be in flux or turmoil, with different peoples competing for visibility and power. The U.S. Cannot fix the fate of every nation.
I approach writing stories as a recorder. I think of my role as some kind of reporting device - recording and projecting.
Now make no mistake, I think we need a strong dose of fiscal conservatism in Washington, D.C.
Next to being shot at and missed, nothing is quite as satisfying as an income tax refund.
And Garrison Keillor I think is a fascinating guy and really entertaining.
I grew up in such a featureless, personality-less suburb. There was nothing to push against.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
A little of what you fancy does you good.
A man is known by his friends.
A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for his client.
A new broom sweeps clean.
A nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
A picture paints a thousand words.
A place for everything and everything in its place.
A poor workman always blames his tools.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
A prophet is not recognized in his own land.
A rising tide lifts all boats.
A swarm in may is worth a load of hay; a swarm in june is worth a silver spoon; but a swarm in july is not worth a fly.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
