The first book I bought with my own money as a teenager was Martin Amis's 'Money.' You know that thing when you read a book and you think, 'I'm going to have to read every word ever written by this man.' John Niven amisbookbuy share on social
I once worked at a record label called London Records. The company was owned by Roger Ames, one of the most successful figures in the British music industry. Roger always placed a value on loafing, on holidays, on not being in the office all the time. John Niven amesbritishcall share on social
When I was a boy during Thatcher, you watched elections and wept in disbelief as the whole country turned blue, Scotland turned red, and we still got the Tories. John Niven blueboycountry Change image and share on social
I do shamefully little for charity, and I always talk about it when I do. John Niven charityshamefullytalk Change image and share on social
Certainly in the case of 'Kill Your Friends,' a book I wrote more than 10 years ago, I routinely meet interviewers who appear to know the book better than I do. But still, you have to talk about it. John Niven agobookcase Change image and share on social
In the end, being the writer on set is a bit like having organised a big party, but you're not allowed to eat or drink anything. You just have to stand in the corner. John Niven allowbigbite Change image and share on social
Don't get me wrong: there are aspects of buying music online that I love. Instantly being able to hear a song the moment it crosses your mind? Where's the downside? However, I do feel for those too young to remember the thrill of going record shopping. John Niven aspectbuycrosse share on social
I've never understood why the end of a relationship - especially one involving children - has to immediately signal a descent into hatred and toxicity. John Niven childdescentend Change image and share on social
It's one of the hardest things in the world to sustain a monogamous relationship for many years. People out there who have been with their partners for 30 years or more - I salute you. But it's just as hard to admit something isn't working and then try to manage a civilised separation as best as you can. John Niven admitcivilisehard share on social