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.

Why do men fight who were born to be brothers?

I just love good movies. And not every movie you're going to end up in is always going to turn out right, but at least walk into it with the right intention.