I like the idea of readers feeling a familiarity, whether its with Africa or childhood.

Everywhere I go, I see young people: Confident, forward looking. I have seen them in Lagos, in Rwanda, in the suburbs of London.

I, Binyavanga Wainaina, quite honestly swear I have known I am a homosexual since I was five.

People reach an age... where somebody elses platform is no longer yours.

I believe in, and will to the best of my ability fight for, equal rights and freedom of opinion for everyone, regardless of colour, religion, nationality, orientation - you know the rest.

I like the idea of readers feeling a familiarity, whether its with Africa or childhood.

I love playing with words and texture.