BARRY KEOGHAN

I was a mess-up in school, a big mess-up. I was into history and English, because there were always stories, like 'Dracula' and World War II. I've never read a book, though. Never.

People can get lost in the movie star world. They can't check in with reality, whereas I live at home with me girl, surrounded by real people.

I want to play someone like Billy the Kid.

Anyone dying is not easy, but certainly not a mother. Me and my brother, we stuck together. The foster families were good to me, and then my nanny took me in.

All my foster homes were very good to me. But it's still not a very nice experience. It's only when you're older, you realise: we were on our own in there. As kids, you don't know what's happening. You're here. Then you're in the next house. But the families were all very good to us.

I kick myself that I don't speak Irish. Ah, man, I'd love to. I am going to learn.

Acting is not a thing where I'm from. Finishing school is a big thing. Not a lot of people finish school.

I'm always in touch with where I'm from.

I just think the more you're in front of camera, the better: my main aim is just to tell the truth, be natural, and believe in what I'm doing, and hopefully that comes across as a rawness.

That's why I don't live in L.A. First of all, I don't have the money. But second, I want to stay grounded, to be surrounded by real people, to have my head on my shoulders instead of losing track of reality.

I want to produce. I want to direct. I want to be my own camera man. I want my own boxing club. I have it all written down. I want to do everything.

Acting brings up a lot of the past. I use my memories, whether they're good or bad.

I'm a guy with simple tastes.

Getting involved with 'Black 47' was like getting involved with 'Dunkirk' for me. I learned a lot. But 'Black 47' was my own history from my own country.

I've stayed friends with the boys I've known since I was 10.

I do reach out to lads that I know who are my age: people like Charlie Plummer or Timothee Chalamet.

I want to not settle for one thing. Because I come from a place where I have nothing to lose.

'Intermission' was my favourite film.

I have confidence. I don't know where I got it from.

Boxing is something I'm very into.

Dublin's a great place. It really is. It's a great place. And Ireland, especially, is a great place. I've realized that growing up more. I'm loving my country more as I'm getting older.

This industry can take you in and spit you out. It's overwhelming. But I keep my feet on the ground, my Air Max on the gravel.

I thought I was going to be a footballer or a boxer or something like that - I was into sports.

My nanny took me in at 12 with my brother, who is a year younger than me. We're the closest brothers you'll ever meet.

Everyone wants to be Batman; I want to be Robin. I'll make Robin cool. Make him legit.