I don't know if that's a year's bad luck, or if that's how it works. But stealing a Christmas tree - that can't be a good thing, karma-wise.

Human beings are pattern-seeking animals. It's part of our DNA. That's why conspiracy theories and gods are so popular: we always look for the wider, bigger explanations for things.

The minutes ticked past. This is why peelers need a book. A wee paperback to stick in your pocket.

Drawing Dead is a brilliant noir from one of Australia's most exciting new novelists.

Who do you think's after you, Shane, my lad? Or is it just the dark you're afeared of?

more guilt, guilt, guilt. That's the Irish condition.

He was one of those characters who felt that a weak handshake could somehow damage his authority, which meant that every handshake had to bloody hurt.

Something that trash for me, might be diamond for you.

You can't survive by sucking the juice from a wet mitten.

Not every Christian finds it easy to believe.

The freedom of the mind is the beginning of all other freedoms.

Woman is not made to be the admiration of everybody , but the happiness of one.

You'll never find me in a gym.

Like a garbage truck, we need a 'lie-truck' which will collect lies from everyone's houses every morning, even every hour!

It's been a long time since NATO was created, and I also think Donald Trump has spoken very wisely about the need to rethink the mission of NATO.

Anyone who spends a significant amount of time with me finds me disagreeable.

Tell the world you are a one-of-a-kind creation who came here to experience wonder and spread joy. Expect to be accommodated.