An Irishman will always soften bad news, so that a major coronary is no more than 'a bad turn' and a near hurricane that leaves thousands homeless is…

- Hugh Leonard

The problem with Ireland is that it's a country full of genius, but with absolutely no talent.

- Hugh Leonard

There is only one immutable law in life - in a gentleman's toilet, incoming traffic has the right of way.

- Hugh Leonard

I think with every writer there are two people there.

- Hugh Leonard

My wife and I have enjoyed over forty years of wedded blitz.

- Hugh Leonard

Sometimes silence resolves a conversation confused by Mad Misconstruction.

- Hugh Leonard

My father I liked, but it was only after his death that I got to know him by writing the play.

- Hugh Leonard

A thing well done is worth doing.

- Hugh Leonard

No exercise brings into play all the muscles of the body in a more thorough manner, and none is more interesting than wrestling. He will find no othe…

- Hugh Leonard