Quotes About Irvine

In the 1990s, from the estates of Scotland came the phenomenon of Irvine Welsh. 'Trainspotting' demanded its place not only in the high ranks of contemporary fiction but as a describer of a Britain that literally and metaphorically was in a deep mess.

A lot of people pulled me up after 'Trainspotting' for its absence of politics, but the argument I make is that the absence of politics is political as well.

I'm trying to make really flawed characters that have got redeeming features so people can say, 'I don't really like that character, but I can understand a bit where they've come from.'

It's been a good thing for me to try and understand America.

Basically, particularly in Britain, it's a hegemonic thing that people who write tend to come from the leisure classes. They can afford the time and the books.

My two primary areas of focus have been open-space conservation and education, and I expect those to remain my priorities in the future. The Irvine open space and parklands provide serenity and balance to our unique Orange County lifestyle.

When I get home I take some sleeping pills and within what seemed like half an hour of unconsciousness it was Monday morning again.

But ah cannae even endorse these sentiments as they are at best peripheral tae the moment.

On the issue of drugs, we wir classical liberals, vehemently opposed tae state intervention in any form.

Gillman smiles, in the cold manner of an assassin. It's like looking in the mirror.

I reach into my bag and I pull out my claw hammer.

Ah don't hate the English. They're just wankers. We are colonised by wankers. We can't even pick a decent, vibrant, healthy culture to be colonised by. No. We're ruled by effete arseholes. What does that make us?

Might huv ehs ma's brains, cause ay his heid taperin backwards intae a point like a fuckin alien.

Awright Al? I asked him. A silly question really. Convention always imposes its lunacy on us at such inappropriate times.

This cunt's allergic tae water, especially if ye mix it wi fucking soap.

perhaps unrealistic expectations were being invested

Mel hilariously tries tae look a bit demure, but ah clock her shootin Bobby the glance a closing-time drunk gies a fish supper.

Even for Terminator 2, perennially in my DVD player, which is the finest film ever fucking made, and one of the best feminist movies of all time.

There's a set of VPLs (visible panty lines) on the chicky in front ay us, and all my concentration is required to ensure a thorough examination can be undertaken.

I love Irvine. That's my 'hood. I went to USC and used to come home every weekend. It's in my comfort zone.

I spend so much time on the screen when I am writing, the last thing you want to do is spend more time on the Internet looking at a screen. That's what I hate about all this technology.

Fulfilling the vision of the Irvine Ranch master plan has been a lifetime dedication and lifetime passion, and I am hopeful the heritage of our Irvine stewardship will live on in many new ways.

I've no idea what Eddie Irvine's orders are, but he's following them superlatively well.

I spend so much time on the screen when I am writing, the last thing you want to do is spend more time on the Internet looking at a screen. That's what I hate about all this technology.