Fiona Shaw

Like a lot of Irish households we read a lot of Irish history. It was almost Soviet, raising the next generation with a mythic view of their history.

My mother adores singing and plays piano. My uncle was a phenomenal pianist. My brother John is a double bassist. I used to play the piano, badly, and cello. My brother Peter played violin.

Acting doesn't have to be threadbare misery all the time.

I don't think they're going to pay me to play Mufasa.

The judge decided in this case that both the state and the defense would have the opportunity to respond to certain kinds of press. This is one such instance.