The first job of a writer is to be honest. Irvine Welsh honestjobwriter Change image and share on social
I think young writers should get other degrees first, social sciences, arts degrees or even business degrees. What you learn is research skills, a necessity because a lot of writing is about trying to find information. Irvine Welsh artbusinessdegree share on social
When I first started to get into writing, it was via music. I'd generate ideas for songs that would turn into stories, then they'd turn into novels. I was biased toward music. Irvine Welsh biasgenerateidea Change image and share on social
I tend to read more nonfiction, really, because when I'm writing I don't like to read other fiction. Irvine Welsh fictionnonfictionread Change image and share on social
I wanted to capture the excitement of house music, almost like a four-four beat, and the best way to do that was to use a language that was rhythmic and performative. Irvine Welsh beatcaptureexcitement Change image and share on social
It was around the summer of 1982 when the drug problem really impacted. It became a lifestyle rather than a recreation. When you start lying and stealing, you cannot con yourself you're in control any more. Irvine Welsh concontroldrug share on social
I enjoy the freedom of the blank page. Irvine Welsh blankenjoyfreedom Change image and share on social
I'm always watching people over a short time frame, putting them in an extreme position. Sometimes you don't see the humanity in a person because the time frame is so short and the circumstance so extreme. Irvine Welsh circumstanceextremeframe share on social
I'm working on a screenplay right now for the BBC, but I hope to have the decks cleared soon so I can get into the studio with my pals and put down some more tracks, try to get a strong dance single together. Irvine Welsh bbccleardance share on social
I grew up in a place where everybody was a storyteller, but nobody wrote. It was that kind of Celtic, storytelling tradition: everybody would have a story at the pub or at parties, even at the clubs and raves. Irvine Welsh celticclubgrow share on social
