What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.
Prophet Mohammed would have no objection to The Satanic Verses.
I believe in the art of literature, I believe in freedom of the imagination, I believe in the kind of liberties that we enjoy in these lucky countries of the world.
Realism can break a writer's heart.
My heart broke open and history fell in.
Bread and books: food for the body and food for the soul - what could be more worthy of our respect, and even love?