"I had great faith in Irish actors, that they'd be hip to the whole theatre thing, and they are. I had no illusions of coming over here as some kind of big shot. It's been a learning experience for me too"

Christopher Meloni is revealing his adoration for Irish stars and their understanding of the theatre. He acknowledges that he is not a "big shot" and that he has found out a lot from his experience in Ireland. He has faith in the Irish stars and their capability to understand the theatre and its subtleties. He is humbled by the experience and has actually found out a lot from it. He is grateful for the opportunity to deal with the Irish actors and to learn from them. He is also proud of the Irish stars for their talent and dedication to the craft. He is positive that they will continue to master the theatre and that he has actually had the ability to contribute to their success.