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
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
I think America becomes more disgruntled by going to the movies and having an endlessly good time at them. – Fiona Shaw
Even when they have nothing, the Irish emit a kind of happiness, a joy. – Fiona Shaw
There come times when I have nothing more to tell God. If I were to continue to pray in words, I would have to repeat what I have already said. At such times it is wonderful to say to God, “May I be in Thy presence, Lord? I have nothing more to say to Thee, but I do love to be in Thy presence.” – O.Hallesby