Frank McCourt interview on "Angela's Ashes" (1997)

Author Frank McCourt shares his Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir, "Angela's Ashes," which recounts his impoverished childhood in Ireland.
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[@AnotherBadyoga]

still loving Frank McCourt’s writing in 2021!

[@guntherbeckman1257]

It's timeless literature

[@daisy9479]

Still loving it in 2022! (like that holds any relevance!) 🙄

[@RochellB46]

My nana just passed and I remember her giving me this book to read and it was the first book I read without being forced lol but we bonded over this book and I’m missing her so bad right now ❤️

[@vvskutts9824]

rip nana

[@reece680]

Same!!! My mother and I read the book back in the 1990s. And I just found it down the basement so I’m Reading it again

[@rosalindr4975]

💌

[@daisy9479]

God bless u, its always great discovering one of your first treasured reads, and I'm sure your nana is proud and with u ❤️

[@lulusmith4877]

Wonderful man so natural awesome storyteller. Lovely that we can still hear and see him talking Thanks for uploading much appreciated ❤

[@Laurendoesflips]

Your shoes may be broken, you may be poor but your mind is a palace to be filled with treasures!

[@jandcfoodtrackers]

That's why always the best investment is education and traveling

[@carolnahigian9518]

what s joyous not bitter Man

[@ShaunRussell93]

​@@carolnahigian9518According to Richard Harris he was a remarkably bitter man

[@alexandrinaharrison5285]

I’m on page 50 of his book and I’m obsessed! Rip Frank 😢

[@kaymuldoon3575]

It’s my favorite book ever. It was so depressing but the humor he injects throughout it makes it so beloved.

[@stompthedragon4010]

One of my favorites, both book and movie. So nice to hear Frank McCourt. Aside from the many children and pregnancies, I identified so much with Angela and their life. I even spent a cold winter traipsing snowy, icy hills in Pennsylvania wearing a shoe with the sole flapping, looking for work to take care of my children. In reality, I know the McCourt's life was much harder then I can really know. Bless them. Bless all the poor, struggling, and suffering. ,

[@margyeoman3564]

I thought the movie totally missed it. Depressing, totally missed who Frank's mother was. The book was truth.

[@annettemorrison7737]

I've read all three of his books, and I've read "Angela's Ashes" a few times. Love, love, love this book.

[@valnaples]

I have Irish heritage...mostly tragic people....."the drink" was a curse in our line too so I am non-alcohol for many years....my maternal grandma was 100% Irish....shanty IRISH poor in New York City.....THIS book made me CRY and laugh....Mr. McCourt did a geat job of describing his upbringing and his way of telling his story was just amazing.

[@rrrrmcg408]

Amazing man. I named my son Malachy because of this book/film. Absolutely loved it ❤

[@contrappunto_]

Malachy the drinker or the brother? Lol

[@kennyryan625]

Except that Frank McCourt was a bithcy moaner who blamed his entire Homeland for his family’s personal issues

[@donttalktomeyoureannoying8736]

Kenny Ryan actually no he didn’t .

[@doriemckay6935]

I love the name too! I'll take it for myself even.

[@michaelwalsh9145]

Poor young lad

[@paologarrone5569]

I've read all his three books and I loved them from the beginning to the end

[@rayzecor]

I have just finished the first book. I know the second one is supposed to be 'Tis, what is the third?

[@paologarrone5569]

Rares Geo it's titled "Teacher man". I suggest you don't miss it:) it's as genial as his first two novels, maybe even better. he also wrote a book for children but I don't remember the title.

[@KB-hq2zf]

Rares Geo i finished the 1st book minutes ago and i cant wait for the second one and i might watch the movie tonight and i m going to cry a thousand tears forshur

[@Laurendoesflips]

I enjoyed the first and the second. I really enjoy Angela's ashes the most.

[@nadievainio2844]

Same

[@oileengrace8228]

Yes, as a teacher, I am immensely grateful to all my students. There is a saying, You teach what you need to learn. Great book and movie.

[@StripesAndSuspender]

It's incredible hearing him talk because he speaks just like he writes

[@michaelwalsh9145]

He lies

[@jamesc9327]

Thank you Mr. Frank McCourt for your incredible strength in writing your two books and the journey from Ireland to New York. Your movie was inspiring to so many. I thank God for everything you have done for others to read and see that life is hard. May you rest in Heaven for eternity in peace.

[@colleendito2046]

One of my favorite books ever. My Grandmother was living in Limerick during this time, not as poor as Frank. She was able to have her 1st of 9 kids in America. That Irish Catholic business was with her till her dying day. She read the book over and over, bought copies and demanded we all read it. Glad I did

[@michaelwalsh9145]

So she knew old Frank was lying through his teeth but demanded her family to read his lies?

[@Spiceisnice13]

@@michaelwalsh9145- you know this how? Do you know her grandmother? Do you know Frank? Did YOU grow up in Limerick at that time? You do know that everyone views the world differently. If you and I went through the EXACT same situation, it could be possible to have a totally different experience. Even if some of the events were a stretch of the imagination it doesn’t mean the author was “lying through his teeth”.

[@michaelwalsh9145]

@@Spiceisnice13 there’s plenty people that lived in limerick that were the sane generation as Frank and they said his take on limerick was all fabricated, I live in the next county and have relations in limerick that said the same. All those against old Frank that wanted to sell a book so he put in plenty added drama just like many book writers do because let’s face it reality is boring.

[@timlinator]

My dad grew up in Liimerick with Frank and his brother Malachy. He gave me a copy of the book to read on the late 90's. After reading it I told my dad I wanted to go with him to Limerick and so we did. Fell in love with Ireland and have been there many times. Hope to settle there some day.

[@airdiarmuid]

Moira Gallagher described Franks mother as the angel of the lanes. Can your father corroborate this?

[@timlinator]

@@airdiarmuid he passed away years ago but I remember him mentioning her and said she was a saint to handle Frank.

[@airdiarmuid]

@@timlinator I was quoting a funny debate Frank had before with my comment lol you should watch it look up “Gerry Hannan vs Frank McCourt Late Late Show”. You are correct though Limerick these days is lovely live here myself, my grandfather was born 6 years after Frank and lived in West Limerick not the city like Frank but they grew up very poor also, Ireland was a very poor country at the time

[@timlinator]

@@airdiarmuid yes I know Limerick is lovely city today. Visited a few months ago.

[@jimmyhand1259]

Angela's Ashes will definitely be or to me already is a classic. I'm so glad I discovered this marvelous book years ago. I just finished watching the beautiful movie and I hope they will make a movie from his book Tis as well.

[@friendofvrgl]

I watched the movie when I was a teenager. Now at 38 I have listened to him read “Angela’s Ashes,” “Tis,” and I am now listening through “Teacher Man.” All narrated by him. So happy to now watch this interview! I waited way to long to dig into these books

[@kathleendigregorio1701]

I loved all his book especially'Tis

[@TheMabes69]

Such a gifted, funny and down to earth soul. Wonderful books. He also looks amazing for his age!!!

[@jessholt4109]

TheMabes69 he did do. sadly he died back in 2009.

[@boudica3356]

he does. Must be that Irish weather. Charming man. I saw lots of nice looking people in Ireland. Can't wait to go back

[@michaelwalsh9145]

He was only 55 there 😂😂😂

[@airdiarmuid]

@@michaelwalsh9145 55 going on 72

[@Der8cho]

I am so glad this is forever preserved. Truly amazing.

[@mickeywennersten835]

I read Angela's Ashes (and saw the movie) when it first came out. Now many, many years later I'm reading 'Tis. I heard that people in Limerick say he greatly exaggerated the poverty. And his mother even denied some of it. I personally think it really happened and that those people denied it because the shame--or in his mother's case the embarrassment--that it was allowed to happen. My mother who grew up in Michigan during the depression, used to tell me similar stories about her father who spend his paycheck on booze, and her and her sibling having to scrounge for loose pieces of coal on the road to help heat the house. She never suffered from hunger, probably because of the welfare system in the U.S.

[@kathleendigregorio1701]

'Tis is a fine book - he really worked hard and pulled his brothers and mother into a better life. His brother Malachi was an actor on "Ryan's Hope" a soap opera in the 1970-80's

[@matthewbarry376]

Most of the book is the sick delusions of Frank McCourt. If you actually read what his contemporaries said about growing up in Limerick most couldn't understand what Frank was talking about. As was suggested by one man Frank suffered not because of some poverty but because his father was a feckless man(a lazy alcoholic). Also his lies about Teresa Carmody were genuinely disgusting.

[@Thereal_prettyinblack]

I'm half way through and can't put it down. Also bought the DVD with a movie done based on the book. I was born and realized in Communism, in Poland, with an alcoholic father. We have NEVER experienced the poverty of this proportions but I feel and understand all of the emotions of the author. Living in an economy of scarcity, under the regime, in a covert Catholic environment made a lot of kids very very resilient. I live in the UK now and exploring the history of Victorian and Georgian England for the poverty, cultural struggles etc. BUT- although I had an alcoholic father myself- I did like Malachy. He reminds me of my dad, who was a good man, never violent, intelligent, loving, and very much broken with an illness he had no control over. When sober he was a beautiful piece of a man, when drunk, he was Malachy- stumbling, blabbering, knocking things off, hurting himself physically and his family emotionally.

[@melaniehorton7728]

Loved loved loved this movie...Frank McCort and his family suffered extreme poverty...strong characters and great acting.💙🤗

[@miakeogh6844]

Being Irish understand completely

[@philippacowhig-morris5583]

Im half Irish descent and have had an Irish view of life life forever so I can totally agree... my Grandma used to say love the few good times cos the bad times are trice fold !!!

[@donnagrant4056]

I could listen to him talk for ages.He came from nothing but he exceeded. Best writer ever.

[@michaelwalsh9145]

The word from his fellow men in limerick is that he didn’t come from a PPE family and is adding lies and drama and passing it off as the truth.

[@juliaromaine8258]

I am currently reading his books and I am enjoying them. 1st book is sad yet funny and 2nd book is inspiring he went through so much and recovered. I haven’t red book 3 yet. Can’t wait to finish the books.

[@wdestrempsmecke]

Read all his books and love them. It's especially refreshing watching people with natural teeth.

[@TrollHunterxXx]

One of the only films that made me pick up the book. They are both fantastic and should be read by everybody. Powerful and moving story…. Tis is great too! Rip Frank

[@gypsysoul5172]

I read this book a few years ago, and it was a page turner, indeed. My Family struggled through alot of hard times when I was growing up, but nothing like the Author had. . Great book it twas.

[@iana.hawkins6780]

Wonderful, heart wrenching and inspiring. Pulitzer Prize well deserved.

[@coreyray5785]

RIP sir. Thank you for sharing your stories with the rest of us.

[@doriemckay6935]

Best author of realistic life. Acutely description of truth that he wasn't allowed to have. Love all he and Malachy have written. I got his book when it came out. And the next one, and the next one.

[@lionheart9902]

Angelas Ashes is a masterpiece of work.

[@alexandrinaharrison5285]

Very true, I am so into it that at school today I was there physically but I felt Like I was in Limerick

[@sobbyhasselhoff]

Frank McCourt is a liar.

[@Grey_som]

@@sobbyhasselhoff why?

[@michaelwalsh9145]

@@Grey_sombecause the people he wrote about called out his lies but Frank knew that misery sells so he added plenty misery and drama to his book.

[@Grey_som]

@@michaelwalsh9145 Thank you for yr answer

[@patriciaphillips6925]

I love this book the first time I read and many years later am reading it again. So touching and beautiful and so emotional story.

[@hezmydaddyo2722]

I hear an Irish accent in my head as I reread Mr. McCourt’s 3 masterful books every few years. They’re all remarkable in their brutal honesty.

[@sharonowens2698]

My nephew told me about the movie, I watched it and loved it now I want to read the book. And watch the movie again!! I love his brogue and could listen to him all night.

[@PamelaNotAnderson]

I absolutely admire this angel!! RIP Franky!

[@arethagrassi6420]

I absolutely love his books.. great story that made a great humble man.

[@Spiceisnice13]

“Angela’s Ashes” Best book ever written. I’ve read it 5 or 6 times so far and I’m listening to the audiobook now, doesn’t get old. The words and Franks way of writing just sucks me in, it’s tough to put the book down. Rip Frank you are still living in our bookshelves

[@avranwani1982]

Great writer ....with great presentation skills.

[@lisabullock7461]

I loved that book, and "tis" we went to Limerick last September. Stayed in Limerick for 10 days.. when we landed in Shannon... I thought of this Gentleman....xoxo

[@matthewfarmer6830]

I'm 45 and my dad had this book for years and now I'm starting to read it, I've read it book call 'tis and that was good reading some sad moments and some good. I saw the Christmas story on Netflix 3 years ago it was good about the baby Jesus.

[@JustYourAverageGodzillaEnjoyer]

This man is sooo interesting could listen to him all day. What a shame for his father

[@Kaitlynn502Kentucky]

Ive read all three of his books, watched the movie countless times .wish I could watch his play with Malachy.. a true "rags to riches story". Rest Easy Francis and Angela❤

[@leonardosariego1901]

He had an incredible talent to write in a way so simple a very complex story, it's not very common to see nowadays

[@janepiepes2243]

One of the reasons Angela's Ashes was so beautiful was because of its unique language. His first person narrative was that of a child. It was marvelous and hysterical. How could this be done, I wondered. This is why I didn't like the movie. It had all the misery, but the humour was left out. I read the next 2 books as quickly as the first one. I was a teacher also and his memories sting to me. I love Frank Mccourt, but Charlie Rose is, ultimately, boring, btw. Sorry about Jerry Garcia, but I loved him, too. If only Mr. Mccourt lived longer to write more books. What a doll.

[@katedeangelis6446]

Charlie Rose got what he deserved. Pompous ass.

[@lindanicola]

Oh I liked the film with Carlisle and brilliant Emily Watson.

[@maryerb6062]

I love this man's work, and I introduce it to others.

[@timlinator]

Frank sounds just like my dad especially when he talks about the church. They grew up together in Limerick.

[@barbaranneboyer7997]

amazing book and a wonderful movie and no one could ever have played the part better than Robert Carlyle. : )

[@kapok7228]

You should listen to him narrate either of his books. It’s an amazing experience.

[@madelynef1]

I've loved this book since I first opened it! Have read it multiple times!

[@SuperDutchGold]

Love these books, the late Jim Kemmy once said that Frank's books were an accurate portrayal of the way things were, at that time

[@doriemckay6935]

I never tire of him. I miss him so much. cancer got the man I cherished.

[@michaeldevaney5728]

Hi dorie hope you are well im from sligo but what exactly was the big row about between himself and gerry hannon on pat kenny what was it all about

[@Laurendoesflips]

I admire him so much. We grew up poor too but not like going hungry poor. I read his book and I loved how told the stories. I enjoyed reading it a couple of times. We didn't have TV so I read this. It's a story perseverence but I loved just hearing about the shenanigans that they got themselves into the most. My sister was an addict so I can relate to what that's like....but she's better now thank God! I know he's an example of perserverence but I honestly just enjoyed the reality and story telling of what was going on in his household.

[@jimdavis8054]

This is so sad. This interview only happened 2 years before he died during a broadcast of the Late Late Show. It gets me every time I watch it :(

[@philipglaser]

A fascinating interview with a fascinating man. Many thanks for posting this.

[@wonderlandgirlable]

I just love him ..I read first 2 of his books then saw the movie ..I didnt know he died till I read the comments .. 😢 Such a great good man . After all he went through ..he came out of it and became famous and loved .

[@KB-hq2zf]

i just finished angela's ashes. i will read his other books too. but i really wish i had a chance to meet frank mccourt.

[@KB-hq2zf]

but i m glad he got out of the poverty and lived a good life frankie sure did deserve a good life. so did his family. och, i'm getting emotional now

[@KB-hq2zf]

also, i am going to visit limerick one day and go to the places he had

[@gypsynoir]

Mesmerising book and film. Beautiful narration and music. Superb acting I would love to know what became of the dad

[@t2dghealthyresearch952]

gypsynoir well Irish Fathers are still chasing the American dream...GREED and the pure lust of ill gotten power...I learned from the sins of my father. .Dont hit the mother of ypur children

[@1sdrogers]

Hi father died in Belfast. He lived a very long life despite his alcoholism, 85 years.

[@ajon6205]

So grateful my Irish nanny was the only one of her siblings to not subject her children to this sort of childhood.

[@peggygibbons479]

I wanted so bad, to be able to meet him.

[@darrenskinner3711]

did he die ?

[@brendatwilley8927]

darren skinner I heard it on the news the day he died but I had forgotten what yr it was.i was sad because he was my favorite writer

[@rayzecor]

(August 19, 1930 - July 19, 2009)

[@nailsdeb]

Same ...... 😢

[@taliak23]

I love this man and his story

[@ApoloniaJones1976]

Good gravy, I loved Frank McCourt. ❤️❤️

[@stevenfinn5463]

a truely great man

[@trekkerkempe]

Nice

[@doriemckay6935]

"...Ever since it was born.." God i love his humor!!

[@fasthracing]

What a story. Shows how truly bad things were for some people not so many years ago

[@warrengee123456]

great movie. poor little guy, made me cry a few times.

[@declanmccabe7698]

Was expecting Gerry Hannon to burst in halfway through the interview in his miserable mustard suit.

[@elainegreen2741]

Amazing read has made me confident to share my experiences in a book too. Reading it for the second times has made it even more enjoyable.. Such an easy and typically Irish way of saying things. Thankyou :)

[@siddharthsurve8013]

Started reading the book recently. I'm now hooked onto it.

[@gaelankindall7653]

you chose your daughter over your the drink , I Salute you

[@tamaracollier3643]

Excellent movie I'm starting the book now.

[@elizabethchwakanowski5067]

You probably loved it

[@whitesongs73]

We have 3 copies of this book. A hard cover, 2 soft covers including the 20th anniversary edition. Read thos book 5 times

[@redmi5088]

I love the last chapter.

[@roselinecioran3774]

‘Tis a good chapter

[@jsrosete84]

the book is very sad and very funny at the same time. i was riding a bus going to work back in 2011 or 12 and read this book and it got to the part where frank mccourt was forced to wear his dead grandmother's dress and when he was caught wearing it i couldn't contain myself from laughing and i had to burrow my face in my backpack

[@CC-gl2pn]

I've interviewed over seventy contemporaries of Frank McCourt. I interviewed Maire Gallagher. She described Angela McCourt as the ANGEL of the LANES

[@dri748]

Happy Birthday Frank. Rest in peace.

[@kimberlyw2197]

Love this man and his amazing mind

[@Sam-qd6fx]

Did this for my Scottish Higher Exam. Bril book

[@lindanicola]

Loved his books. I've been to Limerick and Belfast. Slantie!

[@Wildcock23]

Lovely interview

[@veronicalopez3148]

I love Angela's Ashes and Tis', I've read them several times.

[@hademor]

It should have a part 2 this movie makes me laugh and cry

Bless you Frank!

[@Lee935]

Angela Ashe’s is my FAVORITE book of all time. 💕 If anyone knows similar books please let me know. Specifically autobiography’s about miserable childhoods.

[@meenazeeg8003]

Great story 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 you will be always my favorite ♥️

[@mariannepleiter4158]

Its an great book with so much ironic and so much sadnes in an Atmosphäre where the Catholic Church separated the poor and rich.Struggle for survive with the only rule for woman bearing children without prevention.Frank mc.Court was a surviver and living under the power from the Catholic Church.An amazing powerful man who escape the poornes.❤

[@mr.sherlockholmes6130]

I wish I could have meet Frank McCourt what a amazing true story .God bless him and his strength he is in heaven now what a man . He turned tragedy in to triumph. Great man and Great book everyone should read this and see if your life is so bad I bet not .

[@yenniferbenavides8705]

Of course there are worst histories in the world.

[@MultiKs22]

Mr Scott DIckens USMC well said in your statement about the late frank Mc Court . no other comment is needed . in my book your are man among men.

[@marnie_3564]

I Love this Movie and i reading the book. Amazing a great men.

[@8386charlie]

I wish i could of met him. Loved his books and even visited Limerick

[@rosalindr4975]

I miss Charlie Rose. Love Frank McCourt & his writings.

[@Daelion164]

MISERY MISERY MISERY. You lied about your mother Frank! She was the angel of the lanes of Limerick!

[@shawnhayden6674]

“I don't know what it means and I don't care because it's Shakespeare and it's like having jewels in my mouth when I say the words.”

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

Frank McCourt RIP.

[@sarawashington5485]

Loved the movie 💖💖💖💖💖

[@kaymuldoon3575]

I love Frank McCourt. He still sorely missed.

[@rl5725]

"At least calcutta Is warm and dry" 😂

[@justinabraham7291]

Is that why Bengali's are migrating in large numbers to the southern states for a better job?

[@pennycooks1389]

I love his books my favourite author

[@mrsminnatk3992]

I love him and his books

[@whitesongs73]

I can relate to some of the stories

[@Stephanie-qj1fj]

i'm reading this book now

[@lisad.9663]

His writing is fantastic, but my goodness his memory was extremely sharp. I can barely remember what I did a week ago.