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Nov 23, 2020
Irvine Welsh, the provocative mind behind the iconic novel Trainspotting, shares his insights on reading habits reshaped by the pandemic. He discusses the joy of chunky reads and the significance of Evelyn Waugh, even revealing a humorous anecdote about inadvertently impacting Waugh's son. Welsh also delves into the complexities of authenticity in writing, the thrill of collaboration on his latest work The Seal Club, and the joy of gifting books during the Icelandic tradition of Jóllobokkoflód. His reflections on Hollywood provide a candid and humorous take on success.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Evolving Literary Landscape
03:32 • 25min
The Reader-Writer Dynamic
28:41 • 5min
Fiction's Authenticity and Societal Reflections
34:07 • 14min
The Joy of Giving and Receiving Books During Christmas
48:03 • 3min
Collaboration and Camaraderie in Writing
50:44 • 2min
Reflections on Hollywood: A Humorous Take on Success and Self-Perception
52:42 • 2min