Deirdre O'Kane

I'm doing my best to be mindful about how I'm living: to be kind and patient, and not to impose a bad mood on somebody else. Being mindful is as good a way to be spiritual as anything else.

I think boarding school does give you an independence.

The notion that patience is a virtue is something you don't fully appreciate until you're a parent. You need endless patience with little ones.

Work hard, play hard, dream big, love loads, laugh as much as you can, and give back.