Salman Rushdie on Exhibitionism and Seclusion of Writers

Salman Rushdie, who was condemned by the Ayatollah and lost an eye to an Islamist attacker, reflects on the tension between exhibitionism and seclusion in writers. In a conversation, he states, "I prefer to live in my apartment rather than in my books." The article compares his views with those of Lena Dunham and Don DeLillo, exploring how authors navigate public exposure and private retreat. Rushdie's return to public discourse highlights his enduring resilience and the ongoing relevance of his perspectives on censorship and artistic freedom.