Writing for me is largely about rewriting. Khaled Hosseini largelyrewritwrite Change image and share on social
Everyone is an ocean inside. Every individual walking the street. Everyone is a universe of thoughts, and insights, and feelings. But every person is crippled in his or her own way by our inability to truly present ourselves to the world. Khaled Hosseini cripplefeelinginability share on social
A Western-style democracy in Afghanistan is a dream. I don't see that as a reality anytime soon. But I think some form of representative political process is not that far-fetched. Khaled Hosseini afghanistananytimedemocracy Change image and share on social
I was good at being a doctor; my patients liked me. At times people trust you with things they wouldn't tell their spouses. It was a real privilege. Khaled Hosseini doctorgoodpatient Change image and share on social
The experience of writing 'The Kite Runner' is one I will always think back on with fondness. There is an energy, a romance in writing the first novel that can never be duplicated again. Khaled Hosseini backduplicateenergy Change image and share on social
Usually in films, when Muslims pray, it's either before or after they've blown something up. Khaled Hosseini blowfilmhave Change image and share on social
I entered the literary world, really, from outside. My entire background has been in sciences; I was a biology major in college, then went to medical school. I've never had any formal training in writing. Khaled Hosseini backgroundbiologycollege share on social
I spent a lot of winters in my childhood flying kites with my brother, with my cousins, with friends in the neighborhood. It's what we did in the winter. Schools close down. There was not much to do. Khaled Hosseini brotherchildhoodclose Change image and share on social
Ultimately, my books are not about the politics, although the toil and the struggle and the wars in Afghanistan have a significant impact on the lives of my characters. Khaled Hosseini afghanistanbookcharacter Change image and share on social
I have met so many people who say they've got a book in them, but they've never written a word. To be a writer - this may seem trite, I realize - you have to actually write. Khaled Hosseini bookhavemeet Change image and share on social
