43 Quotes by Deirdre O'Kane

Yes... I miss that everyone in Ireland tries to knock some humour out of every situation. I don't think I appreciated that. It's unique to Ireland.

Waiting to be hired, as an actor, especially, is soul-destroying... There is always something you can do... Create something, a play reading... Anything. But don't rely on other people to come to you. Put yourself out there.

Ultimately, I just decided stand-up comedy is a huge commitment, and if you want to be the best, you have to give it one hundred per cent.

Work hard, play hard, dream big, love loads, laugh as much as you can, and give back.

When I came on the scene, there was The Nualas, who were doing character comedy, but there weren't any other women doing stand-up because Michelle Read had gone more into theatre.

Many's the audition I waltzed into unprepared and wondered why I didn't get it. I learned the hard way.

Most people haven't seen my dramatic work, but I did 10 years of theater before I ever became a comic. I'm just better known for comedy.

I would have benefited a lot from proper training. I could have done with a strong wake-up call about getting jobs.

I'm a great lighter and lover of candles, particularly fragranced ones, as I'm kind of addicted to scent.