Colm Toibin

Colm Toibin, the acclaimed Irish novelist and essayist known for addressing themes of identity and belonging, shares his creative journey. He discusses how personal memories and family dynamics shape his storytelling, alongside the emotional pull of music in his life. Anecdotes about choosing music over rent illustrate its influence on his creativity. He reflects on literary ambitions, particularly around identity, and explores how confronting loss can enhance his writing process. Toibin also muses about the whimsical idea of desert island writing tools, culminating in a nostalgic musical selection.

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