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" I spent seven years in clubs in England, Australia, etc. Not all comedians cross over to sell out in a theatre. "

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" There's a lot I've missed about living in Ireland. You miss family, particularly when you've got kids. "

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" Waiting to be hired, as an actor, especially, is soul-destroying... There is always something you can do... Create something, a play reading... Anything. But don't rely on other people to come to you. Put yourself out there. "

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" I can make my living out of Ireland, but the reason I came to London was that I felt I'd gone as far as I could go in Ireland. "

" I could probably die happy with a cheeseboard and a glass of French red wine - that's my idea of a perfect dinner. "

" Yes... I miss that everyone in Ireland tries to knock some humour out of every situation. I don't think I appreciated that. It's unique to Ireland. "

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" I would have benefited a lot from proper training. I could have done with a strong wake-up call about getting jobs. "

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