William Maxwell's my favorite North American writer, I think. And an Irish writer who used to write for 'The New Yorker' called… — Alice Munro Copy Share Image
I don't buy into the idea that an Irish writer should write about Ireland, or a gay writer should write about being… — John Boyne Copy Share Image
I had a very happy childhood, which is unsuitable if you're going to be an Irish writer. — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I don't buy into the idea that an Irish writer should write about Ireland, or a gay writer should write about being… — John Boyne Copy Share Image
The Local Paper here asked that me books be banned…THE HIGHEST PRAISE for an Irish writer. — Ken Bruen Copy Share Image
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