Among the many values in life, I appreciate freedom most. Haruki Murakami freedomlifevalue Change image and share on social
Most young people were getting jobs in big companies, becoming company men. I wanted to be individual. Haruki Murakami bigcompanyindividual Change image and share on social
In my younger days, I was trying to write sophisticated prose and fantastic stories. Haruki Murakami dayfantasticprose Change image and share on social
I try not to think about anything special while running. As a matter of fact, I usually run with my mind empty. However, when I run empty-minded, something naturally and abruptly crawls in sometime. That might become an idea that can help me with my writing. Haruki Murakami abruptlycrawlempty share on social
I had no ambition to be a writer because the books I read were too good, my standards were too high. Haruki Murakami ambitionbookgood Change image and share on social
Before I became a writer, I was running a jazz bar in the center of Tokyo, which means that I worked in filthy air all the time late into the night. I was very excited when I started making a living out of my writing, and I decided, 'I will live in nothing but an absolutely healthy way.' Haruki Murakami absolutelyairbar share on social
Sometimes I wonder why I'm a novelist right now. There is no definite career reason why I became a writer. Something happened, and I became a writer. And now I'm a successful writer. Haruki Murakami careerdefinitehappen Change image and share on social
I like to read books. I like to listen to music. Haruki Murakami booklistenmusic Change image and share on social
I had my jazz club and I had enough money. So I didn't have to write for my living. Haruki Murakami clubjazzlive Change image and share on social
Writing is fun - at least mostly. I write for four hours every day. After that I go running. As a rule, 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). That's easy to manage. Haruki Murakami dayeasyfun Change image and share on social