The mistake of the West was to put the Sauds on the throne of Saudi Arabia and give them control of the world's oil fortune, which they then used to propagate Wahhabi Islam. Salman Rushdie arabiacontrolfortune Change image and share on social
At the height of the British Empire very few English novels were written that dealt with British power. It's extraordinary that at the moment in which England was the global superpower the subject of British power appeared not to interest most writers. Salman Rushdie appearbritishdeal share on social
The field of the novel is very rich. If you're a composer, you're well aware of the history of composition, and you are trying to make your music part of that history. You're not ahistorical. In the same way, I think, if you write now, you are writing in the historical context of what the novel has been and what possibilities it has revealed. Salman Rushdie ahistoricalawarecomposer share on social
Nobody wants to read a 600 page book in which the author is fabulous throughout. Salman Rushdie authorbookfabulous Change image and share on social
Airport security exists to guard us against terrorist attacks. Salman Rushdie airportattackexist Change image and share on social
A relationship with an imaginary woman is preferable to a relationship with a real one. Salman Rushdie imaginarypreferablereal Change image and share on social
I have to say that after some initial resistance, I'm now a complete 'Game of Thrones' addict. Salman Rushdie addictcompletegame Change image and share on social
I'm a world expert on superhero comics. I think maybe only Michael Chabon knows more than me. Salman Rushdie chaboncomicexpert Change image and share on social
In general, writers shouldn't be killed for what they write, though I can think of exceptions. Salman Rushdie exceptiongeneralkill Change image and share on social
The West should be tougher on Pakistan. It is trying to play both ends against the middle - to look like the friend of the revolutionaries on the one hand and a friend of the West in the fight against terrorism. It can't be both things. Salman Rushdie endfightfriend share on social