A question of taste: Derry Cotter

Derry Cotter was a lecturer in UCC for 35 years. His first stage play, The Inheritance, opens tonight in the Cork Arts Theatre, and will also be performed by the UCC Players in Ardmore, Co Waterford on Friday, May 26 . Cotter was born in a pub in the North Main Street, Cork, which his parents used to run for Murphy’s Brewery. He is married to Carmel, and they have four children.

Best recent book you’ve read: I found The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey, to be very enlightening for personal development.

Best recent film: For its sheer escapism, I really enjoyed La La Land. I also loved the Irish films, The Young Offenders and Sing Street, both of which portrayed the innate humour that enriches Irish culture.