Irvine Welsh Quotes

A collection of quotes by Irvine Welsh.

Irvine Welsh is a celebrated Scottish writer, born on September 27, 1958, in Edinburgh. He rose to international fame with his debut novel "Trainspotting" in 1993, which was later adapted into a highly successful film. Known for his gritty and darkly comedic style, Welsh has since published numerous award-winning novels, including "Filth," "Marabou Stork Nightmares," and "The Blade Artist." His works often explore themes of addiction, urban life, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Welsh is recognized as a significant figure in contemporary literature and continues to captivate readers with his raw and vivid storytelling.

I think young writers should get other degrees first, social

I think young writers should get other degrees first, social sciences, arts degrees or even business degrees. What you learn is research skills, a necessity because a lot of writing is about trying to find information.

There's all this stuff that is happening in Edinburgh now, i

There's all this stuff that is happening in Edinburgh now, it's a sad attempt to create an Edinburgh society, similar to a London society, a highbrow literature celebrity society.

When I'm not writing, I read loads of fiction, but I've been

When I'm not writing, I read loads of fiction, but I've been writing quite constantly lately so I've been reading a lot of nonfiction - philosophy, religion, science, history, social or cultural studies.

I spend so much time on the screen when I am writing, the la

I spend so much time on the screen when I am writing, the last thing you want to do is spend more time on the Internet looking at a screen. That's what I hate about all this technology.