Im not on the run from anything and Im not at all clear about what Im running towards. But as some great writer put it, I want to be certain that when I arrive at death, Im totally exhausted. – Fiona Shaw
A lot of Irish people perform. They perform in drawing rooms. They sing songs and they play piano. – Fiona Shaw
People who are good at film have a relationship with the camera. – Fiona Shaw
A relationship is sent by God and accident. – Fiona Shaw
I think America becomes more disgruntled by going to the movies and having an endlessly good time at them. – Fiona Shaw
There once was a demographic survey done to determine if money was connected to happiness and Ireland was the only place where this did not turn out to be true. – Fiona Shaw
Even when they have nothing, the Irish emit a kind of happiness, a joy. – Fiona Shaw
To be honest I live among the English and have always found them to be very honest in their business dealings. They are noble, hard-working and anxious to do the right thing. But joy eludes them, they lack the joy that the Irish have. – Fiona Shaw
