"Salman Rushdie Advocates for Writers to Break Boundaries and Embrace Diverse Characters"

Salman Rushdie has spoken out against the idea that authors should only write characters that reflect their own experiences, stating that it would be the death of the art of the novel. He also expressed horror at the recent Hamas attack on Israel and voiced concerns about the potential response from the Israeli prime minister. Rushdie, who survived a knife attack earlier this year, discussed his forthcoming memoir about the incident and emphasized the importance of freedom of expression. He also criticized the prosecution of Arundhati Roy for a speech she made in 2010.