I Wouldn't Go Out Of My Way

When I Was A Kid, If You Didn't Speak Irish, You Really Wanted To. And You Played Gaelic Games And You Didn't Pay Any Attention To What Was Happening In The Outside World, Because Really, The - Ireland Was The Center Of The Universe. And I Don't Think That's The Case Anymore, Although, Admittedly, It Is The Center Of The Universe.

I Like Naming Characters.

It's Great Meeting Children Because You Never Know What They Will Say.

If You Are A Writer You're At Home, Which Means You're Out Of Touch. You Have To Make Excuses To Get Out There And Look At How The World Is Changing.

I Wouldn't Go Out Of My Way To Experience The Indignity Of Middle-age Just Because It Might Be Good Meat For A Story.