A very powerful theme in fiction is that of loss. Alexander McCall Smith fictionlosspowerful Change image and share on social
Oh I love gadgets and I pride myself on keeping at the cutting edge of technology. Alexander McCall Smith cutedgegadget Change image and share on social
Botswana is actually very peaceful. It's democratic. It never was in debt. They've been fortunate, they've had diamonds. Alexander McCall Smith botswanadebtdemocratic Change image and share on social
It's through the small things that we develop our moral imagination, so that we can understand the sufferings of others. Alexander McCall Smith developimaginationmoral Change image and share on social
The local community is very important in one's life; the feelings of identification with a place and people. Alexander McCall Smith communityfeelingidentification Change image and share on social
But you cannot expect every writer to dwell on human suffering. I think my books do deal with grave issues. People who say they are too positive probably haven't read them. Alexander McCall Smith bookdealdwell Change image and share on social
I write four books a year. I'm very fortunate that I write quickly; around 3,500 words a day. Being strict about delineating my writing time and personal life, as well as keeping distractions at bay, is the only way I can accomplish this. Alexander McCall Smith accomplishbaybook share on social
I would never inflict my bassoon on anybody really other than the long suffering audiences that come to the concerts of The Really Terrible Orchestra; which actually is really terrible. Alexander McCall Smith audiencebassoonconcert Change image and share on social
As a writer I've learned certain lessons. One of them is to be careful about how you put a view, and to bear in mind how easily and readily you'll be misinterpreted. Alexander McCall Smith bearcarefuleasily Change image and share on social
The Okavango Delta is an astonishing sight: the great Okavango River, rather than flow towards the sea, flows inland, into the sands of the Kalahari. Alexander McCall Smith astonishdeltaflow Change image and share on social
