WHY I WRITE: Hanif Kureishi

The Literary Consultancy presents four specially commissioned short films featuring some of the UK’s most celebrated writers, telling their story of how they became writers; and how you can too.

[@Ukedc259]

He’s a truly incredible writer. A unique voice. Spare style. And occasionally sets off a bomb in a paragraph like nobody else. For me, the best writer of my lifetime.

[@valika00]

Highly unique interview by a unique individual. And from what an early age!

[@Richardwestwood-dp5wr]

Maybe Mr Kureishi is working on some great philosophical novel, I wish him all the best. I hope to meet him one day ❤

[@vinodpkulkarni]

Great hanif. Excellent interview.

[@krishnathapa177]

I love his writing ..currently reading his novel 'The Black Album'..

[@MrInterestingthings]

I cried remembering how this man's My Beautiful Laundrette affected me .Then Sammi and Rosie Get Laid . In December 2023 he fell and is now a quadraplegic . Now Im sniffling. All my heroes are dead ,dying or falling ill and I'm only 59 just turned 59. Being gay doesn't help working out just means you're the old dude withe muscle . Wort is my own fear and ideas about old age : that is what i must cure myself .

[@asia8397]

No music please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@heydiamantina7855]

I turned off the sound at times because "the music" is so ridiculous ...

[@anthonymcken6050]

I should study this man's works.

[@Richardwestwood-dp5wr]

Start with "The Buddha of Suburbia", a great read.

[@1siddynickhead]

​@@Richardwestwood-dp5wrthank you