I like to think I’m agreeable, but that doesn’t mean I don’t ever draw lines in the sand. I’ve had a particularly busy six months, and I’ve felt the absence of it in a way that has surprised me. I have one brother, who is seven years older than me, and in my life, he has been a presence I’ve valued, someone I’ve greatly looked up to and admired. The funny thing is, I’m adopted, and so I think that tells you all you need to know about our relationship. A few years ago, Marty Whelan convinced me to sing along to Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York, live on his radio show.

Source: The Irish Times March 14, 2026 09:07 UTC