My Novels Come From Within Me; They

I'm Not Recognised That Much. I'm Just A Bald Man In Glasses And There's A Rash Of Them In Dublin. It'd Be Different If I Had A Mohican.

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.

Do Be Kind To Yourself. Fill Pages As Quickly As Possible; Double Space, Or Write On Every Second Line. Regard Every New Page As A Small Triumph. Until You Get To Page 50. Then Calm Down, And Start Worrying About The Quality. Do Feel Anxiety - It's The Job.

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