I Look Placid, You See, That's Why

I Think I'm Brave Because I've Made Decisions Based - I Hope Not Entirely Selfishly - On What I Think Is Right For Me To Do Next.

I Remember Watching Myself On Video And Being So Disappointed With Myself Because I Was Constantly Moving Around The Place And Laughing. I Thought, 'i Must Be So Much Louder Than I Think I Am. From Inside It Feels Fine.'

The Great Thing About Getting Older Is That You Become More Mellow. Things Aren't As Black And White, And You Become Much More Tolerant. You Can See The Good In Things Much More Easily Rather Than Getting Enraged As You Used To Do When You Were Young.

I Have Been Luckier Than Anyone I Know Or Even Heard Of. I Had A Very Happy Childhood, A Good Education, I Enjoyed Working As A Teacher, Journalist And Author. I Have Loved A Wonderful Man For Over 33 Years, And I Believe He Loves Me, Too.

I Had A Very Happy Childhood, Which Is Unsuitable If You're Going To Be An Irish Writer.