I tend not to know what the plot is or the story is or even the theme. Those things come later, for me. Michael Ondaatje plotstorytend Change image and share on social
It's a responsibility of the writer to get the reader out of the story somehow. Michael Ondaatje readerresponsibilitystory Change image and share on social
When you're writing, it's as if you're within a kind of closed world. Michael Ondaatje closekindworld Change image and share on social
I don't have a plan for a story when I sit down to write. I would get quite bored carrying it out. Michael Ondaatje borecarryplan Change image and share on social
You want to suggest something new, but at the same time, resolve the drama of the action in the novel. Michael Ondaatje actiondramaresolve Change image and share on social
It's an odd state to be in, blowing the whistle on your home country. Michael Ondaatje blowcountryhome Change image and share on social