I was quite young when my dad went into politics but, as it went on, I became self-conscious about it. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Dragged out of your bed at the age of seven, my mother screaming, six kids under the age of 12. I'm not equating my experience with the people who lived in Northern Ireland. But my dad was always out and… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
People pay far too much attention to the television and they're quite literal in some ways. At the beginning, when I was playing very… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I have a certain sympathy with politicians having lived with one. I've seen how no matter how earnest or driven or energetic they are,… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
There is something restless and curious about the Irish. Like everybody else, we want to make money and make our way in the world… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
If you expect a kick in the balls and you get a slap in the face, it's a victory. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
People love authenticity in comedy and, coming from a region, you get a very strong sense of place. They can place you straight away,… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
They were always my favourite scenes working with Don Warrington. He's such a brilliant actor, he has such a presence, you don't have to… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Marriage is when two people are joined together to become one desperately boring person. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I listen to WTF with Marc Maron, although I'm getting annoyed with him, he's a bit too intrusive and fawning. But he's done some… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
My mother tells me I regaled people with stories but I don't remember that. And she disputes the idea that I might be chronically… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
