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...OP: Nothing! But I’m not interested in whether they do anything or not. My standards are lower. I’ll be happy if they don’t put me in jail...
...OP: If you live in one place all your life, then that city makes you. I’m a writer of Istanbul, because it is where I have lived for almost all my life. I look out my window, and I see humanity in Istanbul. I write about humane characters, and I also write about Istanbul. It made...
...OP: I focus on the English translations. I read them very carefully and discuss them with the translators, who are my friends. This takes a lot of time, and I always say, “Wow, I gave all my time!” I hope there won’t be any problems with the next book. [Pause] There are always problems...
...OP: [Laughs] I’m happy just being here! Why should I be worrying about nostalgia? I’m enjoying Cambridge. I’ll be going back to New York and Istanbul, anyway. I’m more concerned with the wonder and fun in Cambridge rather than what I left behind...
...OP: That they should not pay attention to any writer’s advice, including this one. [Laughs] They should pay attention to their professors, though...