Turkish football serves the cause of nationalism, but not of the nation.

The writers secret is not inspiration - for it is never clear where it comes from - it is his stubbornness, his patience.

I see Turkey's future as being in Europe, as one of many prosperous, tolerant, democratic countries.

Writing my own diary is the best form of remembrance, but only for my own use. I need these notes; it's like an impulse.

Happiness is holding someone in your arms and knowing you hold the whole world.

My religion is complicated. Literature is my true religion. After all, I come from a completely non-religious family.

No one drives me into exile, not even the nationalists.