I remember my father didn't say very much – he was a very laconic man. When he'd go to a party, he would become very animated. My mother would say – 'Look at him. He never says a word at home and look at him now.' This is how we all are.


John Banville: Who cares whodunnit? (2013)

John Banville Quotes

I remember my father didn't say very much – he was a very laconic man. When he'd go to a party, he would become very animated. My mother would say...

I remember my father didn't say very much – he was a very laconic man. When he'd go to a party, he would become very animated. My mother would say...

I remember my father didn't say very much – he was a very laconic man. When he'd go to a party, he would become very animated. My mother would say...

I remember my father didn't say very much – he was a very laconic man. When he'd go to a party, he would become very animated. My mother would say...