Constructing consciousness | Colm Tóibín

Colm Tóibín discuss his career and how writers construct consciousness.
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In this in-depth interview, novelist, short story writer, playwright and poet Colm Tóibín discusses his inspirations and motivations with his writings, from the importance of constructing the consciousness of a character, to the role of the author, and to the work that goes into writing a novel.
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Colm Tóibín is a novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright and poet. Currently the Chancellor at the University of Liverpool, Tóibín's notable works include 'The Heather Blazing', 'Brooklyn' and 'The Master'.
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[@cynthiaroderick7864]

Wow...this is one of the most profound interviews with a writer I've ever seen...I so admire him and his work...even more so now...

[@aps203]

So many brilliant insights!

[@flapper3370]

Wow, this was excellent.
Very solid advice.
Thank you!

[@omletecrayola]

I didn’t know who he was going into this, but I’m convinced enough now to find out a great deal about him.

[@omletecrayola]

One of the most important videos I’ve ever watched

[@michaelfried3123]

Interesting guy. I must admit I have no idea who he is though...

[@SierraGax]

He’s Penguin Man

[@myallhanckel8405]

I don't know anything about him, his accent is curious so I'm trying to guess where it's from.
I'm going to say south African but lived in new york for quite a few years since.

[@margaretwhittaker7519]

He's Irish.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Love how he uses his own works as examples of literary greatness..?!?!
Sums up the over inflated ego of this mediocrity.! The successor to Proust
and Henry James.. ( self appointed ! ). Would be laughable but he actually believes it...!!