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Michael Ondaatje on freedom of speech, his career and Sri Lanka - PEN 09 Speaker Interviews

May 2009

Speakers: Michael Ondaatje

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Michael Ondaatje talks to Lisa Dwan about his involvement with PEN, freedom of speech and fame. He discusses his Canadian origins and who has inspired him in his literary career, and shares his thoughts on the political situation in Sri Lanka, and whether or not writers can influence politics.

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