I think it's possible to be multi-rooted, rather like a banyan tree, without being deracinated. Vikram Seth banyanderacinatemulti Change image and share on social
I spent many years of my life as an economist and demographer. I was finally distracted by writing my novels and poetry. I'm enormously happy that was the case. I feel that with writing I have found my metier. Vikram Seth casedemographerdistract share on social
The thing about inspiration is that it takes your mind off everything else. Vikram Seth inspirationmindtake Change image and share on social
I want my books to sell, to be read. I'm not interested in being obscure. Vikram Seth bookinterestobscure Change image and share on social
I don't think anyone should be banned. If you don't like a book, set it aside. Vikram Seth banbookset Change image and share on social
My main motivation is not to get bored. I'm just hoping I get a vaguely maverick reputation. Vikram Seth borehopemain Change image and share on social
Poetry, I think, intensifies the reader's experience. If it's a humorous facet of the story, poetry makes it more exuberant. If it's a sad facet, poetry can make it more poignant. Vikram Seth experienceexuberantfacet Change image and share on social
It is exciting to write about the present once one gets beyond the trivia of the moment. As a time to live in, as a time to think about, the present is intriguing. Vikram Seth excitintriguelive Change image and share on social
Do not write if there is no tremendous urge to do so. At the heart, there must be an inspiration or muse or one of those old-fashioned things. Else, why bore yourself, destroy other people's interest and kill trees? Vikram Seth beardestroyfashion share on social
There are plenty of good Indian writers in English, and none of us feel we are carrying the burden of being a poster boy. Vikram Seth boyburdencarry Change image and share on social
