“When I was a kid, if you didn't speak Irish, you really wanted to. And you played Gaelic games and you didn't pay any attention to what was happening in the outside world, because really, the - Ireland was the center of the universe. And I don't think that's the case anymore, although, admittedly, it is the center of the universe.”
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Roddy Doyle
Roddy Doyle, born on May 8, 1958, is an acclaimed Irish novelist. His works focus on the social landscape of Ireland, particularly the life in the suburbs of Dublin, and are noted for their detailed portrayal and deep insight into the characters' psychology. more
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