Every time I write a book, every time I face that blank page, I’m convinced that I can’t do it.

It’s not an apology if it comes with an excuse. It is not a compliment if it comes with a request.

我天生不是一个政治人物。我不认为作家应该是政治人物。但在南非，你无法将政治排除在你的生活之外。