Summary
Sir Salman Rushdie spoke about moving on from the knife attack he suffered in 2022, which left him with serious injuries. While he is preparing to release new works, tight security was present during his recent appearance at the Hay Festival. He discussed various topics, including free speech and events in the U.S., while maintaining a positive outlook for the future.
Key Facts
- Salman Rushdie was attacked with a knife in 2022 and his attacker, Hadi Matar, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempted murder.
- The attack left Rushdie with life-changing injuries, including blindness in one eye and damage to his liver and hand.
- Rushdie recently appeared at the Hay Festival, where he expressed that he has moved on from the attack.
- Security was heightened at the event with bag checks and sniffer dogs.
- Rushdie plans to release a short story collection titled "The Eleventh Hour" in November.
- Rushdie discussed the importance of free speech, and shared his views on the current state of U.S. politics.
- He reflected on his experience with AI technology, remarking that it failed to replicate his writing style well.
- Despite his international success, Rushdie humorously commented on authors' financial status, with an exception made for bestselling writers like JK Rowling.
