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Filling a theatre like the Olympia or Vicar Street on your own name is a very rewarding moment.

I love motherhood. I certainly wasn't aware of any mothering instincts until I had babies. I wasn't a person who desperately wanted to have kids, but you don't get it until you do it, and, suddenly, this nurturing instinct exists.

From Deirdre O'Kane

I get a good colour in summer but go really pale in winter, and it genuinely doesn't suit me, as people ask me if I'm ill. As well as making me look a bit better, I often have to be tanned in the middle of winter to do a show or programme, so I've road-tested every fake tan on the market.

From Deirdre O'Kane

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

From Deirdre O'Kane

I love peppermint tea, as it's much nicer than taking anything chemical for settling your stomach.

From Deirdre O'Kane

I could probably die happy with a cheeseboard and a glass of French red wine - that's my idea of a perfect dinner.

From Deirdre O'Kane

Acting is very much an all-or-nothing job.

From Deirdre O'Kane

I kind of flew into a panic that somebody would have already owned the rights, because Christina Noble's life is such a good story. It took us two full years to get Christina to agree and sign the rights.

From Deirdre O'Kane

There's a lot I've missed about living in Ireland. You miss family, particularly when you've got kids.

From Deirdre O'Kane

Growing up, I was your classic Catholic Irish kid. I went to mass every Sunday. Then in secondary school I went to boarding school, and there was mass seven days a week before breakfast - it may have put me off!

From Deirdre O'Kane

Deirdre O'Kane

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