For the last few years I have lived only in the deep country. I've always kept away from writers and the literary set. I'd much rather talk to the woodcutter than a fellow writer. I like the primary material. I don't like exchanging ideas much. I don't like talking about my work, believe it or not. I'm a total bore, actually.


Paris Review (Summer 1997)

John le Carré Quotes

For the last few years I have lived only in the deep country. I've always kept away from writers and the literary set. I'd much rather talk to the...

For the last few years I have lived only in the deep country. I've always kept away from writers and the literary set. I'd much rather talk to the...

For the last few years I have lived only in the deep country. I've always kept away from writers and the literary set. I'd much rather talk to the...

For the last few years I have lived only in the deep country. I've always kept away from writers and the literary set. I'd much rather talk to the...