YOU always hear about gardens being places of sanctuary.

IN DUBLIN to promote my book, the taxi drops me at a Georgian house-hotel next to the Dáil.

THERE are so many things about modern living that could induce constant rage if you let them.

I AM at a photo shoot in London for a big media feature on my book, which is out this week.

IF a springer spaniel runs at you full tilt barking its head off, you think, awww look, the doggie wants to play.

WHEN does FYI become TMI?

ACCORDING to research that I can’t be bothered to find, never mind verify, if you’re not on Facebook you’re a psychopath.

THERE’S a saying in the recovery community — that is, the ex-drunks and ex-drug fiends who walk among us — to watch out for bunny rabbits.

ALTHOUGH entirely Irish, not being resident in Ireland means that I can sometimes miss a trick.

MEN, look away now.