Cyril Cusack

Theatre has no national identity. It is something for the world, whether it is Irish, English, or French.

The relationship with a live audience seems to me to count for more.

Simple stories... emerge as lovely films or television pieces.

One's performance is often heightened by the brilliance and generosity of other actors.

I was rather a fat little boy.

I love the theatre and theatre people.

I have tried to explore the little talent I have for writing.

I have been on my own all my life except during those touring days.

I am a nationalist... my native soil is the theatre.

Acting is the most brotherly and sisterly profession in the world.

The actor has a constant problem of personal identity.

They say 6 million people see you when you act in a film; it may only be 600 in a play. But the effect on the 600 may be truer and more lasting.

To maintain one's individuality, integrity, and true personality in the theatre is a big task.

I am basically a religious man.

Religion promotes the divine discontent within oneself, so that one tries to make oneself a better person and draw oneself closer to God.

In my younger years my dedication may have expressed itself egotistically.

If you asked me for my New Year Resolution, it would be to find out who I am.