Anything that's different from your own realm of experience as a human being whether it's driving a car or a boat or using guns anything that separates you from yourself and leads you more towards this character's existence is a big help.
Being Irish is very much a part of who I am. I take it everywhere with me.
I wanted to end my life so bad and was in my car ready to go down that ramp...
For what is love itself for the one we love best? An enfolding of immeasurable cares which yet are better than any joys outside our love.