I like to be happy when I'm writing. If not, then how will the reader manage? Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes happy manage reader
I go to Spain a lot, in winter, for a blast of sunlight to banish the blues brought on by the Irish greys and drizzle. I love the cities of the Spanish interior. Kevin Barry banishblastblue Change image and share on social
Libraries are where we learn that we can live our lives through books. Kevin Barry booklearnlibrary Change image and share on social
The short story is a very natural mode of storytelling; most stories can be told quickly. I always think of them as like a tightrope walk - every sentence is a step along the rope, and you can so easily misplace your step and break your neck. Kevin Barry breakeasilymisplace share on social
I wanted to be a teacher, but I was a lousy student, one of the slowest readers. It was a tremendous struggle. But I'm lucky I had some teachers who saw something in me. Ann Bancroft lousyluckyreader Change image and share on social
I am just a quiet reclusive person who has managed to hang around for a while. Kate Bush hangmanageperson Change image and share on social
I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front. Marion Marechal-Le Pen frenchfronthappy Change image and share on social