“Writing is not a great profession as a lot of writers proclaim. I write because this is something I can do. Another thing—very often I think a lot of writers write because they have failed to do other things. How many writers can’t drive? A lot. They’re not practical. They are not capable in everyday life.” ThinkingWritingI CanCan DoCapableEverydayProfessionPracticalsEveryday Life Author:Ha Jin
“I don't think of myself as a dissident, and I'm more of an immigrant than an exile.” ThinkingImmigrantsExileDissidents Author:Ha Jin
