I had that stubborn streak, the Irish in me I guess.

I expect that every Irish-American coming to Ireland says visiting makes them feel good to be here. But I feel drawn to Dingle, I feel a sense of coming home. For me that is what it is.

I'm not a do-gooder. It embarrassed me to be classified as a humanitarian. I simply take part in activities that I believe in.

There's a strong melancholic streak in me.

Stubborn. People telling me I should do it. I guess I matured, finally.

Tough times don't last, tough people do, remember?