I've run the Boston Marathon 6 times before. I think the best aspects of the marathon are the beautiful changes of the scenery along the route and the warmth of the people's support. I feel happier every time I enter this marathon. Haruki Murakami aspectbeautifulboston share on social
I'm a writer, not a professional runner. It's fun and it helps me write. I need powerful concentration. Haruki Murakami concentrationfunhelp Change image and share on social
I have no models in Japanese literature. I created my own style, my own way. Haruki Murakami createjapaneseliterature Change image and share on social
You know, if you are kind of rich, the best thing is that you don't have to think about money. The best thing you can buy with money is freedom, time. I don't know how much I earn a year. I have no idea. I don't know how much I pay in taxes. Haruki Murakami buyearnfreedom share on social
There's no such thing as perfect writing, just like there's no such thing as perfect despair. Haruki Murakami despairperfectthing Change image and share on social
I had my jazz club and I had enough money. So I didn't have to write for my living. Haruki Murakami clubjazzlive Change image and share on social
I am 55 years old now. It takes three years to write one book. I don't know how many books I will be able to write before I die. It is like a countdown. So with each book I am praying - please let me live until I am finished. Haruki Murakami bookcountdowndie share on social
I think history is collective memories. In writing, I'm using my own memory, and I'm using my collective memory. Haruki Murakami collectivehistorymemory Change image and share on social
If you want to talk about something new, you have to make up a new kind of language. Haruki Murakami kindlanguagemake Change image and share on social
You have to be practical. So every time I say, if you want to write a novel you have to be practical, people get bored. They are disappointed. They are expecting a more dynamic, creative, artistic thing to say. What I want to say is: you have to be practical. Haruki Murakami artisticborecreative share on social
