I think the reason working-class people don't write books is because they are encouraged to believe that only certain people are permitted to write books.

I store away my experiences and don't feel really happy until I've found a way to write about them.

Do you ever make silly mistakes? It is one of my very few creative activities.

Anyone can write one book: even politicians do it. Starting a second book reveals an intention to be a professional writer.

The factory workers say that it's impossible to do anything right. If you arrive five minutes early you are a saboteur; if you arrive five minutes late you are betraying socialism; if you arrive on time they say, Where did you get the watch?

I think the reason working-class people don't write books is because they are encouraged to believe that only certain people are permitted to write books.

Capitalism is the exploitation of man by man. Well socialism is exactly the reverse.