Patrick Modiano Quote

His speech is hesitant because he is used to crossing out his words. It is true that after several redrafts, his style may be crystal clear. But when he takes the floor, he no longer has any means at hisdisposal to correct his stumbling speech.


From Nobel Lecture


His speech is hesitant because he is used to crossing out his words. It is true that after several redrafts, his style may be crystal clear. But when ...

His speech is hesitant because he is used to crossing out his words. It is true that after several redrafts, his style may be crystal clear. But when ...

His speech is hesitant because he is used to crossing out his words. It is true that after several redrafts, his style may be crystal clear. But when ...

His speech is hesitant because he is used to crossing out his words. It is true that after several redrafts, his style may be crystal clear. But when ...