Quotes About Culture

I couldn't fit in the Irish community in New York. I was never one of the boys because they would talk about baseball or basketball, and I knew nothing about it.

All my people are from Ireland. I was born in Manchester, but I am Irish.

I'm Irish; I grew up in Ireland, and it's impossible to separate my background from who I am as a filmmaker.

I had quite a scattered childhood. I was Irish in London, because I had my secondary school education there. I never really fitted anywhere. I didn't feel it was a negative thing, and I was never made to feel different - I just knew I was.

I've always been fond of my heritage, particularly my Irish heritage. But I'm also from all over the world.

We used to speak Irish - Gaelic Irish - around the dinner table, but over the years, we lost that.

The whole world has American dreams. This country has people from all parts of the world. We have Irish who live here, we have Brazilians.

I don't think Ireland has really embraced me, but it is not really for me to say. Obviously, people shouldn't embrace me just because I'm Irish, but it is where I'm from. I'm extremely proud to be Irish.

I wasn't embraced as an Irish artist back in the Moloko days. Modern electronica isn't what you think of when you think of Irish music.

With Irish drama, things are told with humor.

I am a proud Englishman, having been born and raised in London. However, I am just as proud of my family's Irish heritage and my affinity and connection with the country.

My lineage is partially Irish.

I am immensely proud of my Irish roots.

I made loads of English and Irish friends at university and all they wanted to do was have a good time.

Dublin is really fun, and Irish people are hilarious.

When I was growing up, for example, everybody on our street was Irish. And all the girls did Irish step dancing. It was pre-Lord of the Dance - it was before anybody knew what gillys were - but we did, and there was such pride among the members of my family and people I grew up with.

Gaelic football is a very Irish sport, which I played.

There's a lot of Irish in London and have been for years - they're very much a part of the city.

I am half Bengali and half Irish by birth.

I'm Irish. I don't know how to take a compliment.

My Irish identity is important as it's a part of who I am.

The Irish are just good people, they always have been.

I can only have admiration for the Irish as a nation.

Growing up I was a competitive Irish step dancer.