Claire Keegan

Or I was engaged to a Cahal, or I went out with a Cahal.

And I feel sorry for men whose name is Cahal now.

But the reason I chose it was because it was a name that doesn't have a female equivalent.

Well, thank you for the question.

I think I try and leave out anything that's unnecessary.

And if it's unnecessary, that's the piece that I leave out.

But the thing that I leave in must somehow inform what is left out, if that makes any sense.

And that I don't want it to be cryptic.

I don't like cryptic works.

I don't know that clarity has ever ruined a story.

And I like things to be clear and intelligent.

And I don't think it's necessary to go on for very long if you choose the right things.

oh, I don't know, told that I could do that or attempt to do it or even be interested in doing it.

I think that good things and bad things and bodies hateful and delightful and shining comes from all over the place.

You never know where you'll find it or where you won't find it.

And it's just a matter of luck and discovery.

I don't think there's anything special about Irish women writers or I just think that might be a form of chauvinism.

And I'm not a nationalist or a patriot, and I don't work for the tourist board in Ireland.

We're as bad as anyone.

And you just never know where you will find what is good or delightful.