I've never done anything comedic. In all the years I've been an actor, I've never delivered one comedic line.

Baddies always do get the best lines, that's the honest truth.

It was only when I finished the course and left my graduation diploma on the bus that I realized I'd become an actor.

I'm attracted to seeing how different I can be, pushing the boat out.

I'm not really very ambitious.

I don't have any expectations as an actor and being rich and famous is not my driving force.

There are lots of people I admire and respect, but I don't necessarily want to be like them. I'm too happy being myself.

I find it incredibly romantic that people should fight for a cause they believe in and be prepared to die for it.

I went further and further back through the centuries to get a sense of perspective but now at least I understand why Irish history evokes such strong passions and emotions.

When I left school I went to Australia for a year and worked in the drama department of a school in Perth.

It felt good doing a physical job, and going home each evening feeling like I had really done a day's work.

Not all things are eligible to make you unhappy

The worker faithful to the well has neither the intention, or time, to violate the name and the service of others.

The happiest people in the world are those who give happiness to others.

Every time I converse with you, I feel closer to home

There are four stages in a marriage. First there's the affair, then the marriage, then children and finally the fourth stage, without which you cannot know a woman, the divorce.

My intuition is always on my side. I trust it to be there at all times.

Middle age: The time when you'll do anything to feel better, except give up what is hurting you.

It's something that will never be finished. Something that I can keep developing...and adding to.

Though we march to the music of our time, our mission is timeless.