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Some people think literature is high culture and that it should only have a small readership. I dont think so… I have to compete with popular culture, including TV, magazines, movies and video games. – Haruki Murakami

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I didnt want to be a writer, but I became one. And now I have many readers, in many countries. I think thats a miracle. So I think I have to be humble regarding this ability. Im proud of it and I enjoy it, and it is strange to say it this way, but I respect it. – Haruki Murakami

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I dont want to express my opinion about actual politics, because if I do, I have to be responsible for my decision. – Haruki Murakami

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I dont know how many good books I still have in me I hope there are another four or five. – Haruki Murakami

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