Fionnula Flanagan quotes

Fionnula Flanagan is an acclaimed Irish actress, recognized for her versatile performances in film, television, and theatre. Her work spans both Irish-language and English-language productions, earning her numerous awards and critical praise. She continues to be celebrated for her talent and significant contributions to the performing arts. Here are 5 of her quotes:

People think we are such great talkers, but there is so much silence in Ireland about certain issues.

Fionnula Flanagan

The image of Ireland is projected as a male image in the acting world, similar to the way that the word of Ireland is male dominated.

Fionnula Flanagan

When I first came to Hollywood, I could not break into movies.

Fionnula Flanagan

I'm Irish and always will be, but America has taught me so much. Maybe it's here in the U.S. that we find a healing, for in the broader melting pot we get to look at some of these self-destructive attributes that we bring to bear upon our own quarrels and begin to solve them in ways other than just splitting apart.

Fionnula Flanagan