The last three books are much more a case of a moment of history, what happened almost by accident or coincidence, like being in the same elevator or lifeboat. Michael Ondaatje Read Quote
It doubles your perception, to write from the point of view of someone you’re not. Michael Ondaatje Read Quote
You don’t want to write your own opinion, you don’t want to just represent yourself, but represent yourself through someone else. Michael Ondaatje Read Quote
I don’t have a plan for a story when I sit down to write. I would get quite bored carrying it out. Michael Ondaatje Read Quote
Research can be a big clunker. It’s difficult to know how you can make the historical light. Michael Ondaatje Read Quote
