There's been quite a clear upswing in nationalist sentiments. Everyone is talking about it, in Turkey as well.
Orhan PamukI believe strongly in an author's moral responsibility. But his first obligation is to write good books.
Orhan PamukFootball can teach us that although a team's individual players may be weak, it can still be successful if it uses common sense. Or that we should not attack anyone physically when we suffer a depressing defeat.
Orhan PamukMore than anything I am a novelist. But for me, an author's job is not only to create linguistically accomplished works. As an author I also want to stimulate discussion.
Orhan Pamuk