I try not to think about anything special while running. As a matter of fact, I usually run with my mind empty. However, when I run empty-minded, something naturally and abruptly crawls in sometime. That might become an idea that can help me with my writing. Haruki Murakami abruptlycrawlempty share on social
George Orwell is half journalist, half fiction writer. I'm 100 percent fiction writer... I don't want to write messages. I want to write good stories. I think of myself as a political person, but I don't state my political messages to anybody. Haruki Murakami fictiongeorgegood share on social
I used to run a full marathon in three hours and 25 or 26 minutes. Not any more. Haruki Murakami fullhourmarathon Change image and 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
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
Many people, especially young people, would like to be more independent and on their own. But it is very difficult and they suffer from feelings of isolation. I think that is one reason why young readers support my work. Haruki Murakami difficultfeelingindependent share on social
If you cannot concentrate, you are not so happy. Haruki Murakami concentratehappy 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've been running a full marathon every year for more than 20 years, and my record is getting worse. Getting older, getting worse. It's natural. Haruki Murakami badlyfullhave Change image and share on social
