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Salman Rushdie on freedom of speech, his career and Obama - PEN 09 Speaker Interviews

May 2009

Speakers: Sir Salman Rushdie

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Salman Rushdie talks to Lisa Dwan about freedom of speech and political writing, the importance of solidarity and support, literary prizes, and Obama.

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