From day one working in TV, I have been very conscious of the way the Irish are represented, In every show I've been involved in I read the script, take out the Irishisms right away and say, 'I'll supply those'. — 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
