I have a reputation for being hermitlike. I'm not. I'm just obsessed with my work.

I am certainly not allergic to causes - particularly on subjects such as religious intolerance.

There are plenty of good Indian writers in English, and none of us feel we are carrying the burden of being a poster boy.

The thing about inspiration is that it takes your mind off everything else.

In general, questions are fine; you can always seize upon the parts of them that interest you and concentrate on answering those. And one has to remember when answering questions that asking questions isn't easy either, and for someone who's quite shy to stand up in an audience to speak takes some courage.

I don't pick and choose subjects or settings; they pick and choose me.

In spite of all temptations of belonging to many nations, I've remained an Indian.