Joseph Anton
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Live Video Chat with Salman Rushdie
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Sep 19, 2012 09:03AM
q Do you believe you would be as well know as you are without the controversy surrounding your writing and do you agree that the attacks on you actually aided your career in the long term?
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q do you feel that the drama related to fatwa has since then overshadowed your literary greatness? I feel that the talk has become more political than literary since then and that is very sad.
qSir Rushdie, I am a teenager and you're my idol. I loved both Midnight's Children and The Satanic Verses. My questions are: At what age did you start reading? What events in your early life led you to writing? Can you share some memories associated with some of your favorite books?
تو یک احمقی که از بی منطقی رو به توهین آوردی
q how did you managed to live underground and knowing that people are reacting violently to your Novel The Satanic Verses? and also thank you for making the novel I very much love it
q Mr. Rushdie is there any way to defuse the growing east-west religious tension?
q is there another anthology of short stories planned like the one you had edited and compiled to mark india's 50th anniversary? It is the best anthology of short stories I have read yet...
Q the head immam in Syria has condemned the attacks on the controversial video; do you believe that this is a step in the right direction or a blip that will have little or no effect?
q the fact that this interview is turning out to be more a political discussion than a literary discussion... that illustrates the point of my earlier question. how do we save 'Salman Rushdie' as a literary figure departed from the political figure?
q what do you enjoy reading in your spare time?
what do u think of this quote(east is east, and west is west, and never the twain shall meet) by by Rudyard Kipling
q which are the myths you have drawn on most heavily in your work? How much inter-cultural mixing was part of what gives the 'fun' element to your work?
Why is there an obsession with physical ugliness that runs through much of your work? Much of Midnight's Children and Satanic Verses repeatedly adresses tis but provides no resolution or solution to addressing this...
q What is the most important lack in your life? Do you regret any decision that you've made in your literary life?
q I love Haroun and the Sea of Stories, what were your thoughts on writing this book?
q What are you reading now and what's on your 'must read' list?
q Did you anticipate the reaction to Satanic Verses? (Before and after its release) Was it something that just threw you off? Talk about rude shocks!
Liza: q 1. Your pseudonym is made from Chekhov's name. What is your favourite Anton Chekhov's short story? 2. You mention Brodsky in "Joseph Anton". Probably there are some other Russian writers you remembered as an examples of persecuted authors?
I just want to say we should feel honored and in the presence of greatness. Love your books Mr. Rushdie. Some of my fondest literary memories belong to your books. Thank you.
q why did you choose to fictionalize this memoir? What purpose does that serve? Does it help your own writing process by giving freedom?
Cicero said: “Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is writing a book.” Since I believe this to be true, what do you think can help a writer to stand out from the mass of "wanna-be-a-writer-because-it's-trendy"?
q Cicero said: “Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is writing a book.” Since I believe this to be true, what do you think can help a writer to stand out from the mass of "wanna-be-a-writer-because-it's-trendy"?
Thanks Sir! I hope you do compile another anthology - from pakistan maybe...
Sir Salman Roushdy, let me ask you the direct shocking question that emits in brains of muslim youth, does History of islam need to be revised and purified ??
What are your five favorite books ever and why? Of your books, what has been your favorite so far?
would you ever work towards adapting the satanic verses?
q Any other of your novels you;d like to see made into a movie? I'd love a miniseries on the Enchantress of Florence
q Do you have any plans for after the promotion of Joseph Anton is finished and your term at Emory University is over?
qdo you think that the linearity of midnight's children compromises some of your original artistic intentions
qas on non native-english writer, what were the greatest obstacles when you started writing and how did you overcome them?
qSir Rushdie, I am a teenager and you're my idol. I loved both Midnight's Children and The Satanic Verses. My questions are: At what age did you start reading? What events in your early life led you to writing? Can you share some memories associated with some of your favorite books?
q Should you allow the Satanic Verses to be adapted in light of what is currently happening across the globe
q 11 minutes ago what do u think of this quote(east is east, and west is west, and never the twain shall meet) by by Rudyard Kipling
Sir Salman Roushdy, let me ask you the direct shocking question that emits in brains of muslim youth, does History of islam need to be revised and purified , does what we believe in needs to get reviewed ?
Mr. Rushdie, I have loved many of your books. I love Haroun and the Sea of Stories and Luka and the Fire of Life. Can you talk about the process of writing stories that are more geared towards children compared to most of your other writing, and how was the process of writing the two so far apart from each other? And how much did you have your own children in mind as you wrote them?
anathu you got your answewr, now please stop spamming the chat and re posting the same q
q If you had to do it all over again, how would you do it?
Sir Salman Roushdy, let me ask you the direct shocking question that emits in brains of muslim youth, does History of islam need to be revised and purified , does what we believe in needs to get reviewed ?
q 1 minute ago Sir Salman Roushdy, let me ask you the direct shocking question that emits in brains of muslim youth, does History of islam need to be revised and purified , does what we believe in needs to get reviewed ?
q Any predictions on the influence of the "immigrant identity" on the future of storytelling and literature?
q Sir Salman Roushdy, let me ask you the direct shocking question that emits in brains of muslim youth, does History of islam need to be revised and purified , does what we believe in needs to get reviewed ?
q what was the process in finding your way during that period? Reading a lot or continuous writing?
I wish the question on shakespeare could have been adressed... :(
q Do you have any plans for after the promotion of Joseph Anton is finished and your term at Emory University is over?
RIku Sayuj: Same here. I loved your review. Brilliant!
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