“Nowhere else is there so large and consistent a body of oral tradition...” — Joseph Jacobs Quote

“Nowhere else is there so large and consistent a body of oral tradition about the national and mythical heroes as amongst the Gaels.”

“The Celtic folk-tales have been collected while the practice of story-telling is still in full vigour, though there is every sign that its term of life is already numbered.”

“Soils and national characters differ, but fairy tales are the same in plot and incidents, if not in treatment.”

“People who say they're not nervous - I would be kind of curious to see how successful you are at what you do and how long you've done it. And what is success in your eyes? Have you separated yourself from everyone else in that craft? Or have you settled amongst the pack?”

“I'm very proud of it as a Yes record amongst many of the other Yes records.”

“I do love being amongst creative people and facilitating that and being inspired by people. I get very bored with just competence and require inspiration all around me.”