Quotes by Malachy McCourt

About Malachy McCourt:

Malachy Gerard McCourt is an Irish-American actor, writer, and politician. He was the 2006 Green Party candidate for governor in New York State, losing to the Democratic candidate Eliot Spitzer. He is the younger brother of author Frank McCourt.
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Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

Malachy McCourt

I had the taste of the alcohol since I was 11. It allowed me to be clever, charming and to behave outrageously. Acting also allowed me not to be me. So I could indulge every fantasy in this paradise of America.

Malachy McCourt

Live every day as if it's going to be your last, and one day, you'll be right.

Malachy McCourt

A lie to me is a dream that might come true.

Malachy McCourt

If you have one foot in the past and one foot in the future, you're pissing on the present.

Malachy McCourt

In Limerick, a family that was dysfunctional was one who could afford to drink but didn't.

Malachy McCourt

Imagination in the child is powerful. Reading and laughter and love are essential in our lives.

Malachy McCourt

Author Bio

  • NameMalachy McCourt
  • DescriptionIrish-American actor, writer and politician
  • AliasesMalachy Gerard McCourt; Malachy G. McCourt
  • BornSeptember 20, 1931
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Writer; Politician