He sacrificed his own eye and saftey and security of his life for what he belives. And for the good and right he stands for. He is living legend. A living martyr.
@kapucine. _its very stranger after the attack angainst me a Lot of people said to me that you lived its a miracle. But you know I don't believe in miracles. It's very strange to be a recipient of miracle when you don't in fact believe in miracles_ -salaman Rushdie The way he dint lost his sence of humour and crack far far better and creative joke then Charli hebdo even after loosing and sacrificing his.left eye and one half of his vision and risking his security of life. That is just another level of badassry of this another level of badass.
What does he believe? Believing in Insulting and disrespecting someone’s religion is a great idea? He was not criticizing the religion but he was insulting it. He was and still is very stupid and arrogant.
Such grit at the face of violence and extremism. Salman isn’t a mere survivor at the hands of an extremist force but a torch bearer to free speech, a liberal voice and free thinking force. More power to him. We need more of such men to live and thrive to remind us about not giving up and keeping at it come what may.
The good thing is that despite all the attacks he has suffered over the years, history will remember him fondly for centuries as an individual, but those who attacked him will be remembered as bad people who attacked him as a group, and not as individuals.
Mr. Rushdie, I love and respect deeply your wise and brave spirit. what an inspiration. I have been following your writing since I am 27... I am 61. You are in my pryers. I will keep on reading your books. With immense gratitude.
All his books are published in the West including his latest ones. It is the Eastern and Middle-Eastern countries and their agents that tried to assassinate him and ban/burn his books.
Vous êtes d'un ridicule lorsque vous reprenez l'expression "paix et amour" ... c'est comme si vous vous y connaissiez vous en paix et en amour... bande de racistes dégénérés.
He could have believed what he wanted but he decided to insult all Muslims and he never apologized or regretted what he did he just wanted to sell books
@@bassamdodin5490 Hate to break it to you, but he doesn't have to apologize for expressing views you don't like or agree with. And no one has the right to stab him to death for expressing those dissenting views.
What great guest , we thanks the inverse that we are lucky to see this heroic man ,bless you brother Salman , you made great contribution to all humanly for what you wrote it will stay for ever your words with us …!
"the audience is sweet and liberal and progressive and you'd never expect any attack there"........uhhh, yah, sorry but that's the kind of setting an Islamic extremist would be more likely to get into with no questions asked. If anybody did have a suspicion based on something they saw/heard/knew about the person, they wouldn't say anything, out of PC-ness.
Chautauqua is no longer the INSTITUTION it purports to be today. It is completely changed from its founding principles and its no wonder that the place is not blessed, and sadly Salmon's attack is just another sad chapter in this once wonderful place called Chautauqua. Its a testament to Salmon that he did not blame the Institution for the attack, though Chautauqua works hard to attract an Islamic crowd.
Les endroits publics très libéraux, progressistes et gentil qui le sont de moins en moins... Mr.Rushdie comme ma famille y ont fuit des gens tyranniques rétrogrades et méchants(les mêmes que lui) , nous pensions que les gentils accueillaient les gentils mais on se rends compte de plus en plus qu'ils tolèrent également les méchants...
No one deserves to be taken their eye out for their opinions whether you like them or not. What did they prove by maiming an old man? I think there's some nerve damage on the right side of his face too. I am not a supporter of this guy but this is just inhuman. You don't clear the name of Islam by this if anything you do the polar opposite by this kind of inhuman action
Foutez nous la paix avec votre karma, en vérité vous ne savez même pas de quoi on parle et de ce dont il s'agit ? On pardonne à un perroquet de répéter ce qu'il entend mais on sait aussi qu'il n'est pas démuni d'intelligence ce qui n'est pas le cas de tous.
I am from kashmir his homeland and i admire him even though the majority of people here were glad that he was stabbed. He is a very courageous man and i am glad he hasn't forgotten his roots.
Dear Mr. Rushdie, I am a great admirer of your literary work that so elegantly and masterfully blends real magic with history to create a gem that stands alone. Upon reading Midnight Children, I was literally drunk for three days... I am happy to know that you are mostly recovered from your injuries. I would have liked to witness that the assassin was appropriately punished for committing such a grave crime. Thanks for all your brilliant oeuvre.
Mr. Rushdie, As an Iranian individual, I am deeply sorry for what happened to you. Please know that Iranian people love you, and they appreciate your great works and contributions. I hope that the whole world see the danger of Muslims properly.
Soon the reign of authoritarianism in the form of "unforgiving peace and mandated happiness" might come. "Cute Authoritarianism", Ewan Morrison - well worth a read and leaving a comment.
I think it is the first time I hear him speak openly like that. Very interesting to hear his perspective about history and how much he remains positive about future, despite... All this in French TV, excellent interview in excellent English, with subtitles. "Books change things only one reader at at time, so it often takes time" (from memory).
It’s not about withstanding. It’s about not accepting ridicule. Understand the difference. And the belief in question is only growing, not diminishing.
With all due respect, Mr. Rushdie; George Eliot is not humourless. Mr. Casaubon in Middlemarch is portrayed with such subtle yet burning irony! Perhaps the author doesn't make us laugh out loud but she sure does have a posture of humor, irony and lightness towards life. Thank you for this interview. So glad to see Mr. Rushdie as strong as ever.
Can you believe in this reality we all live, there are people like the absolute leader of an important country that all are familiar with, Iran and ayatollah Khamenei gives orders of killing and destroying another country citizen. What does this mean, is he thinking he owns other people . Crazy, crazy ayatollah, and unfortunate people who live under their rules. We as free people have to care and support Iranian people who want their freedom and die for it. Thank you who is reading this please support their struggles
It's crazy he was almost killed at Chautauqua it's such a peaceful place. Like Lennon at the Dakota. The world has gone mad and there is no safe place. Religion is the scourge of humanity.
disguting what happened to him. he was forced into hiding for decades. but they finally got him. Keep it going, dear Mr Rushie. The words are more powerful then the bullits!
Salman Rushdieis not the first one, Armita Gravand the girl hit by the moral police of the occupying Islamic regime in Tehran for not obeying compulsory hijab, just passed away hours ago. The hypocrathy of the west is astonisbhing in negotiating with this regime. #Armita_gravand #mahsa_amini
You are a testament to the enduring power of literature and a optimism, even in the face of evil. To those who call you a national treasure, I disagree; I’d consider you an international treasure and an embodiment of the standards to which aspiring writers and activists should strive.
Hello Salman Hang in there my friend I am a Muslim and I support you hundred percent.these cowards and dumb people shall not win.knowledge is power....we love..
This is a real gem. Such wisdom, capacity for reflection and sanguine humour.
He sacrificed his own eye and saftey and security of his life for what he belives. And for the good and right he stands for. He is living legend. A living martyr.
@kapucine. _its very stranger after the attack angainst me a Lot of people said to me that you lived its a miracle. But you know I don't believe in miracles. It's very strange to be a recipient of miracle when you don't in fact believe in miracles_
-salaman Rushdie
The way he dint lost his sence of humour and crack far far better and creative joke then Charli hebdo even after loosing and sacrificing his.left eye and one half of his vision and risking his security of life.
That is just another level of badassry of this another level of badass.
What a pointless way to give up his eye.
@@CEO786 he gave up his eye so bilions might get saved from giving up thier head by be'heading.
What does he believe? Believing in Insulting and disrespecting someone’s religion is a great idea? He was not criticizing the religion but he was insulting it. He was and still is very stupid and arrogant.
@@CEO786For freedom of speech? There are few things in this world as worthy of this sacrifice.
Such grit at the face of violence and extremism. Salman isn’t a mere survivor at the hands of an extremist force but a torch bearer to free speech, a liberal voice and free thinking force. More power to him. We need more of such men to live and thrive to remind us about not giving up and keeping at it come what may.
Have you ever thought where is the extremist ideals come from and why no other religion have so many Islamic Terrorist Organization than them ....
The good thing is that despite all the attacks he has suffered over the years, history will remember him fondly for centuries as an individual, but those who attacked him will be remembered as bad people who attacked him as a group, and not as individuals.
Those who attacked him won't be remembered in any significant sense. It will just be remembered THAT he was attacked .
His novels will live on! A fan for 35 years
Brilliant author, educated, funny and kind person, what more can I say? Hang in there, Mr. Rushdie!
Mr. Rushdie, I love and respect deeply your wise and brave spirit. what an inspiration. I have been following your writing since I am 27... I am 61. You are in my pryers. I will keep on reading your books. With immense gratitude.
What a wonderful interview, Bravo Rushdie
Un vrai intellectuel, profondément humain, un écrivant hors norme. SVP lisez ses livres. Toutes mes respects M. Rushdie
What a brave human being
This is why we should not fear criticizing islam publicly. No ideology is immune to criticism
As the great Sam Harris has also stated many,many times. 🔳🌬⬜️⬜️🟧🟨🟪🌿🌿
A great man, will go down as a hero in history. It's a shame the Western coward world today wouldn't have published his book if it was today.
All his books are published in the West including his latest ones. It is the Eastern and Middle-Eastern countries and their agents that tried to assassinate him and ban/burn his books.
So precious! Thanks so much for this interview!
You very Welcome !
Lui , a payé le prix fort de cette religion ' de paix et d amour'!! Il est temps que les Occidentaux voient la vérité en face.
Here, Here ,Brothers!!!!
Your so right. Islam is nothing but pure evil.
Nazi spoted.
Vous êtes d'un ridicule lorsque vous reprenez l'expression "paix et amour" ... c'est comme si vous vous y connaissiez vous en paix et en amour... bande de racistes dégénérés.
The teaching of Muhammad is dangerous for humanity
Brings tears to my eyes...to see you lile this...😢 May you live long and keep inspiring & educating us!
The will of a man is stronger than that of an ideology or religion. Rushdie is righteous. Plus, just a good guy.
I am from Brazil. IT IS POSSIBLE TO AVAIL SUBTITLES. THE PROGRAM IS VERY WATCHED HERE. tHANK yOU.
"I live in words." - oh, what fabulous words they are! And yes, Mr. Rushdie, I read your damn books - all of them!
Even though I'm muslim, I have huge respect for this writer. His courage, bravery will be timeless. In 1000 years, his legacy will remain.
Even though?
@@Samsgarden ... I think he answered the question in the very beginning of his comment. You and I should be able to accept that as enough - No ?
He could have believed what he wanted but he decided to insult all Muslims and he never apologized or regretted what he did he just wanted to sell books
@@bassamdodin5490 ... He's a writer ... he writes. You don't have to read it. I would THINK Allah can defend himself, NO ?
@@bassamdodin5490 Hate to break it to you, but he doesn't have to apologize for expressing views you don't like or agree with. And no one has the right to stab him to death for expressing those dissenting views.
Very good interview. Thank you 🙏
Mr Rushdie is more than mystery 😅 Great to see you. May you prevail❤
What great guest , we thanks the inverse that we are lucky to see this heroic man ,bless you brother Salman , you made great contribution to all humanly for what you wrote it will stay for ever your words with us …!
You are hero of Humanity.
Religions is worst thing for humanity.
Just impossible to forget his novel "Midnights children"...Great that interviewer is well read person.Greetings from Kathmandu
"the audience is sweet and liberal and progressive and you'd never expect any attack there"........uhhh, yah, sorry but that's the kind of setting an Islamic extremist would be more likely to get into with no questions asked. If anybody did have a suspicion based on something they saw/heard/knew about the person, they wouldn't say anything, out of PC-ness.
That is sad, but true.
Thanks ! And long life to you
Le propre de la tyrannie c'est étouffer le génie qui vit en chacun de nous
Bien dit !
Bravo Rushdie. Keep fighting the smart fight.
Single eyed looking to the world, now I guess salman really understands.
merci❤
Im so sorry that happened to you, Mr. Rushdie ❤❤❤
Salman Rushdie the epitome of free speech.
Remarkable, brave man. Hate will never win.
Go humble with your God and treat others like you wish you were treated. The golden Rule of the Spirit of God. 🍷❤️🩹
"The audience was very liberal" and that was the problem.
Why should that be a problem?
-How do you deal with a nightmare?
-You wake up!
I am a muslim and worried a lot about his eye loss
Shut up
What a brilliant man.
More like the most stupidest man has ever existed.
Exactly my view. The fifties were optimistic but now dismal everywhere.
powerful. gr8 stuff. _JC
Chautauqua is no longer the INSTITUTION it purports to be today. It is completely changed from its founding principles and its no wonder that the place is not blessed, and sadly Salmon's attack is just another sad chapter in this once wonderful place called Chautauqua. Its a testament to Salmon that he did not blame the Institution for the attack, though Chautauqua works hard to attract an Islamic crowd.
Very unfortunately
This will keep happening until there are no more voices left. Resist the desert nomads for as long as you can.
What religious doctrine could have been responsible for this? 🤷♂️
متعك الله بالصحة والسعادة ❤❤
Look at him , poor man treated this way - and then they say - Islam is religion of peace ha ha ha ha
love u sir
I don't think Islam God commands followers to commit violence against those disagree him..no?
Doesn’t look like him. He had distinguishable arched eyebrows, and cracked eyes.
Most people are pretty decent
Un caro saluto.
Les endroits publics très libéraux, progressistes et gentil qui le sont de moins en moins... Mr.Rushdie comme ma famille y ont fuit des gens tyranniques rétrogrades et méchants(les mêmes que lui) , nous pensions que les gentils accueillaient les gentils mais on se rends compte de plus en plus qu'ils tolèrent également les méchants...
No one deserves to be taken their eye out for their opinions whether you like them or not. What did they prove by maiming an old man? I think there's some nerve damage on the right side of his face too. I am not a supporter of this guy but this is just inhuman. You don't clear the name of Islam by this if anything you do the polar opposite by this kind of inhuman action
His an extremist terror
That glass looks funny 😆
If you try to tell that your religion is not true then this can happen.
Maybe he'll be more careful in future before uttering hate speech. He deserved what happened to him.
how werid that salman rushdie of all people has the "you know" filler when he talks
The worst enemy of bigotry ❤
‘No sympathy for the devil’
Theo van Gogh will get his revenge 😊
Cowards use weapon fr everyone bt never succeed in there extremism
Il faut demander des excuses aux musulmans et surtout au Bon Dieu
The ignorant always thinks he is wise and humorous as if he can play with truth at Will
le karma ...après "versets sataniques" !!
Foutez nous la paix avec votre karma, en vérité vous ne savez même pas de quoi on parle et de ce dont il s'agit ? On pardonne à un perroquet de répéter ce qu'il entend mais on sait aussi qu'il n'est pas démuni d'intelligence ce qui n'est pas le cas de tous.
@@Gaspard-uc4iv je t aime sache le !!
@@oullahtakanbghikhbibadialiawil ça fait plaisir sachez le.
As a Muslim l want you to be safe but l don't respect you rushdie.
I am from kashmir his homeland and i admire him even though the majority of people here were glad that he was stabbed. He is a very courageous man and i am glad he hasn't forgotten his roots.
Great!
Rushdie, a man without respect. Un œil. L' œil qui ne voit que se monde et qui nie l'au-delà..... Symbole franc-maçono.
amazing interview. I've grown fond of Rushdie as a person over the years
he has become more wiser with age himself.
Dear Mr. Rushdie, I am a great admirer of your literary work that so elegantly and masterfully blends real magic with history to create a gem that stands alone. Upon reading Midnight Children, I was literally drunk for three days... I am happy to know that you are mostly recovered from your injuries. I would have liked to witness that the assassin was appropriately punished for committing such a grave crime. Thanks for all your brilliant oeuvre.
It disgusts me that anyone could be violently attacked over something like 'blasphemy'. What garbage human beings some people are.
Glad to see you back in action Mr.Rushdie.
Greatest writer from India. Loved, loved his Midnight's Children.
A brave and courageous man.
Mr. Rushdie,
As an Iranian individual, I am deeply sorry for what happened to you. Please know that Iranian people love you, and they appreciate your great works and contributions. I hope that the whole world see the danger of Muslims properly.
Soon the reign of authoritarianism in the form of "unforgiving peace and mandated happiness" might come.
"Cute Authoritarianism", Ewan Morrison - well worth a read and leaving a comment.
Terrifying.@@frankgradus9474
islam is a violent evil cult, just like its founder mohamed.
thank you Salman Rushdie, such a relief to see you in good health and high spirit ! Merci pour votre lucidité et votre générosité
Rushdie is a real gem.
Good to see this man is alive. Great interview. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you sir rushdi ,you payed a lot the tribute about saying the truth and thanks to augustin which i admire very much too 🥰
Keep up man, the world needs your great work! ❤❤❤
The hero of humanity and truth .
Truth? No matter what you believe there’s not a shred of proof to it so spare me the fucking truth bullshit.
Excellent interview-merci!
De Rien !
A luminary of the literary world. A brave and erudite individual, Welcome back.
I think it is the first time I hear him speak openly like that. Very interesting to hear his perspective about history and how much he remains positive about future, despite... All this in French TV, excellent interview in excellent English, with subtitles. "Books change things only one reader at at time, so it often takes time" (from memory).
A great writer.
Excellent interview I am glad salman is doing well
Any religion that cannot withstand criticisms is a religion that will eventually fail in time.
It’s not about withstanding. It’s about not accepting ridicule. Understand the difference. And the belief in question is only growing, not diminishing.
@@Pinkeye82517 ok, semantics…withstanding or acceptance still make my point/opinion.
@@Pinkeye82517 ridicule is the best way to get to the truth, you and your faith is diminishing
What a deranged fellow would harm a writer. Happy to see Salman Rushdie back to almost normalcy.
With all due respect, Mr. Rushdie; George Eliot is not humourless. Mr. Casaubon in Middlemarch is portrayed with such subtle yet burning irony! Perhaps the author doesn't make us laugh out loud but she sure does have a posture of humor, irony and lightness towards life.
Thank you for this interview. So glad to see Mr. Rushdie as strong as ever.
I have to imagine if Salman has ever read George Eliot. That is a scandalous characterisation of George. Eliot.
@@OPEYEMIABLEI agree :)
Marvelous interview! Thank you so much for this vivid, joyful, enthusiastic conversation about the love of stories and storytelling.
Thank you Mr. Rushdie. 🪻
Can you believe in this reality we all live, there are people like the absolute leader of an important country that all are familiar with, Iran and ayatollah Khamenei gives orders of killing and destroying another country citizen. What does this mean, is he thinking he owns other people . Crazy, crazy ayatollah, and unfortunate people who live under their rules. We as free people have to care and support Iranian people who want their freedom and die for it. Thank you who is reading this please support their struggles
It's crazy he was almost killed at Chautauqua it's such a peaceful place. Like Lennon at the Dakota. The world has gone mad and there is no safe place. Religion is the scourge of humanity.
Long live Salman
Imagination by its nature irrepressible
disguting what happened to him. he was forced into hiding for decades. but they finally got him. Keep it going, dear Mr Rushie. The words are more powerful then the bullits!
ARTIST 💖LEGEND 💖 HUMAN 💖 SURVIVOR 💖
Salman Rushdieis not the first one, Armita Gravand the girl hit by the moral police of the occupying Islamic regime in Tehran for not obeying compulsory hijab, just passed away hours ago. The hypocrathy of the west is astonisbhing in negotiating with this regime. #Armita_gravand #mahsa_amini
I am realy happy to see him recovering.
Salman Rushdie, is a brilliant writer. A valuable contributor to anyone who wishes to expand his/ her cognizance.
You are a testament to the enduring power of literature and a optimism, even in the face of evil. To those who call you a national treasure, I disagree; I’d consider you an international treasure and an embodiment of the standards to which aspiring writers and activists should strive.
Well said😊
Hello Salman Hang in there my friend I am a Muslim and I support you hundred percent.these cowards and dumb people shall not win.knowledge is power....we love..
I get so outraged every time I think of what happened to Salman Rushdie.