'Never be a novelist and a critic,' I was told. 'Never be a novelist and a biographer.' It's actually very good advice and 30 years ago I indeed set out with every intention of just being a novelist. But then I got diverted.


The Guardian DJ Taylor Interview

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'Never be a novelist and a critic,' I was told. 'Never be a novelist and a biographer.' It's actually very good advice and 30 years ago I indeed set...

'Never be a novelist and a critic,' I was told. 'Never be a novelist and a biographer.' It's actually very good advice and 30 years ago I indeed set...

'Never be a novelist and a critic,' I was told. 'Never be a novelist and a biographer.' It's actually very good advice and 30 years ago I indeed set...

'Never be a novelist and a critic,' I was told. 'Never be a novelist and a biographer.' It's actually very good advice and 30 years ago I indeed set...