I'm doing my best to be mindful about how I'm living: to be kind and patient, and not to impose a bad mood on somebody else. Being mindful is as good a way to be spiritual as anything else. Deirdre O'Kane badgoodimpose Change image and share on social
I was never very good at being an unemployed actor. I always thought that I should have been doing something pro-active. I was never good at doing juvenile leads. I suppose it's because I have this big sarcastic head on me. Deirdre O'Kane activeactorbig share on social
There's a lot I've missed about living in Ireland. You miss family, particularly when you've got kids. Deirdre O'Kane familyhaveireland Change image and share on social
Work hard, play hard, dream big, love loads, laugh as much as you can, and give back. Deirdre O'Kane backbigdream Change image and share on social
My salary swings an unbelievable amount. When I had Holly, I took seven months off, so my salary was very low. It fluctuates wildly. No one pays you for the period you spend writing. I am certainly not rich. Deirdre O'Kane amountfluctuateholly share on social
You wouldn't expect a cattle dealer to sit down at a grand piano and play it beautifully. That's my father. Deirdre O'Kane beautifullycattledealer Change image and share on social
I'm a shopper but not a big money/label-y shopper. It makes me a nervous wreck. Deirdre O'Kane biglabelmake Change image and share on social
Many's the audition I waltzed into unprepared and wondered why I didn't get it. I learned the hard way. Deirdre O'Kane auditionhardlearn Change image and share on social
I'm a great lighter and lover of candles, particularly fragranced ones, as I'm kind of addicted to scent. Deirdre O'Kane addictcandlefragrance Change image and share on social
I love motherhood. I certainly wasn't aware of any mothering instincts until I had babies. I wasn't a person who desperately wanted to have kids, but you don't get it until you do it, and, suddenly, this nurturing instinct exists. Deirdre O'Kane awarebabydesperately share on social