First, I would find an object which I would think is suitable for my characters and stories, then write about it, and in the end, I ended up with a house full of thousands of objects. Orhan Pamuk characterendfind Change image and share on social
Oscar Wilde always makes me smile - with respect and admiration. His short stories prove that it is possible to be both sarcastic, even cynical, but deeply compassionate. Just seeing the cover of one of Wilde's books in a bookshop makes me smile. Orhan Pamuk admirationbookbookshop share on social
When the whole world reads your books, is there any other happiness for a writer? I am happy that my books are read in 57 languages. But I am focused on Istanbul not because of Istanbul but because of humanity. Everyone is the same in the end. Orhan Pamuk bookendfocus share on social
Life is short, and we should respect every moment of it. Orhan Pamuk lifemomentrespect Change image and share on social
I want to describe the psychological state of the people in a certain city. Orhan Pamuk citydescribepeople Change image and share on social
I get used to my fountain pens and my clothes, and I can never throw them away. I replace them only when I see that they are broken or embarrassing to wear. Orhan Pamuk breakclotheembarrass Change image and share on social
Being a fiction writer makes you someone who works with irresponsibility. Orhan Pamuk fictionirresponsibilitymake Change image and share on social
At first my publisher had reservations about publishing it in the form you are familiar with. Orhan Pamuk familiarformpublish Change image and share on social
At the age of 60, I am less experimental and more mature. I want most of all to convey my understanding of life. Orhan Pamuk ageconveyexperimental Change image and share on social
To appropriate an invention, be it artistic or technical, you have to have at least a part of your spirit embracing it so radically that you somehow change. Orhan Pamuk artisticchangeembrace Change image and share on social
