I go off into Dublin and two days later I'm spotted walking by the Liffey with a whole bunch of new friends.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I came to Ireland 20 years ago as a student, hitch-hiking round for a week and staying in Dublin.
The truth is that I am in love with Dublin. I think it is the most beautiful town that I have ever seen, mountains at the back and the sea in front, and long roads winding through decaying suburbs and beautiful woods.
After I graduated from college, while traveling around Europe, hitchhiking, doing the tourist thing, I went into a church in Dublin.
I was happy in Dublin because it is very cosmopolitan.
I don't really go around feeling very Irish at all. I don't go to Irish pubs. I've lived so many places, and I'm still so curious about the bigger world. It's grand to be alive in a time when mobility is so accessible.
Ireland's always going to be my home, but so much is filmed in L.A., so you have to spend time out here.
I'm crazy about Dublin. If you went back 3,000 years in my ancestry you wouldn't find a drop of Irish blood in the veins, but I love the place.
I sure love Ireland. The first trip I ever made was last year when I did this record in Dublin.
I am at home in Dublin, more than in any other city.
Solitude is good in the evening. Dublin is a quiet city when you get to a certain age, when your friends settle down and have kids. Nothing much happens here.