“The majority of the members of the Irish parliament are professional politicians, in the sense that otherwise they would not be given jobs minding mice at crossroads.”

“You politicians remain professional because the voters remain amateur.”

“Contrary to the media circus which portrayed politicians as all-powerful figures, Kentbridge knew from experience the vast majority of US Government officials – elected or otherwise – were puppets who only had the illusion of power.”

“What would you consider a good job?" Answered as follows:"A good job is one in which I don't have to work, and get paid a lot of money."When I heard that I cheered and yelled and felt that he should be given an A+, for he had perfectly articulated the American dream of those who despise knowledge. What a politician that kid would have made.”

“Paths that lead to the crossroads of life; otherwise known as "transition."Transition is the tension present between struggle and grace.”

“Why would she do that?""Because she's a Yankee - a Maine Yankee, the worst kind. On a given day, they can make the Irish look logical.”