I knew I wanted to be an actress from the age of 13. Deirdre O'Kane actressageknow Change image and 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
I knew I couldn't do what Eddie Izzard does, so I just tried to write some stories that were based, or partly based, on my own experiences. Deirdre O'Kane baseeddieexperience 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
I spent seven years in clubs in England, Australia, etc. Not all comedians cross over to sell out in a theatre. Deirdre O'Kane australiaclubcomedian Change image and share on social
I admire Pat Shortt as a businessman. Such acumen is unusual for an entertainer. He did all his own deals. I learnt a lot from Pat when I was on the road with him for a year. Deirdre O'Kane acumenadmirebusinessman Change image and 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
Filling a theatre like the Olympia or Vicar Street on your own name is a very rewarding moment. Deirdre O'Kane fillmomentolympia 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
You worry about whether you are match-fit, coming back to the stand-up stage. Deirdre O'Kane backcomefit Change image and share on social
