Malachy McCourt

Imagination in the child is powerful. Reading and laughter and love are essential in our lives.

A lie to me is a dream that might come true.

Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

In Limerick, a family that was dysfunctional was one who could afford to drink but didn't.

Live every day as if it's going to be your last, and one day, you'll be right.

I had the taste of the alcohol since I was 11. It allowed me to be clever, charming and to behave outrageously. Acting also allowed me not to be me. So I could indulge every fantasy in this paradise of America.