God's mercy
On the wild
Ginger Man.
J. P. Donleavy
The Ginger Man, closing words |
I got disappointed in human nature as well and gave it up
because I found it too much like my own.
J. P. Donleavy
A Fairytale of New York |
Mr [Johnny] Depp is something else. He is very bright, extremely
intelligent, and very knowledgeable.
J. P. Donleavy
On choice of Johnny Depp to play Sebastian
Dangerfield, hero of Donleavy novel The Ginger Man, in film
version of book |
Every madman thinks everyone else mad.
J. P. Donleavy
The Destinies of Darcy Dancer, Gentleman |
It's not nice but take comfort that you won't stay that way
forever.
J. P. Donleavy
On being old, from The Unexpurgated Code |
Five years ago I had a plan to straighten myself out. Here
I am thousands of dollars later with one more insight. That
you grow older faster staying in the same place.
J. P. Donleavy
The Saddest Summer of Samuel S |
Rid the mind of knowledge when looking for pleasure.
Or start thinking and find a lot of pain.
J. P. Donleavy
The Saddest Summer of Samuel S |
An Irishman can always see both sides of an argument, provided
it will lead to a fight.
J. P. Donleavy |
Writing is turning life's worst moments into money.
J. P. Donleavy |