Jonathan Coe on Writing

I have never read anything by Jonathan Coe and know nothing about him, but this is a very entertaining quthor interview. Here are a few examples.

What makes you want to write now?
Force of habit, financial necessity and lack of talent in other areas.

How do you survive being alone in your work so much of the time?
I love it. How do I survive being surrounded by other people the rest of the time? That’s the more difficult question.

Is there a secret to writing?
Yes.